Global EV Market Grows 2% in August as Europe Offsets China, North America
Global electric vehicle sales reached 1.83 million in August, with divergent regional trends impacting growth, notably in China, Europe, and North America.
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Global electric vehicle sales reached 1.83 million in August, with divergent regional trends impacting growth, notably in China, Europe, and North America.
Geely launched the Galaxy TT, an electric sport sedan, on September 10, with orders exceeding 10,000 within 15 minutes of release.
All 10 of China’s best-selling passenger car models by retail sales in August were battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with no ICE…
Geely will acquire a 34% stake in Ford España, reducing Ford’s stake to 66%, establishing joint control set for 2027 operations.
China’s new-energy vehicle market was subdued in August, yet key brands like BYD and XPeng experienced notable growth amid cautious conditions.
Geely Group sold 270,194 vehicles in August, up 8%. Exports exceeded 110,000, up 205%, while new energy vehicles made up 65.1% of sales.
Global vehicle sales rose 5% in July 2023, led by emerging markets, despite declines in China and the US.
Chinese automakers are increasingly localizing vehicle production in Europe, with expected output reaching 1 million units by 2030, amid rising sales.
Geely Automobile announced a management reshuffle, featuring Eric Li’s departure, as it reported strong first-half 2026 financial results.
Geely posted record H1 2026 revenue of $25.8B and core net profit of $1.44B, up 46%, supported by EV sales and exports.