Around 7 million electric cars were sold worldwide in the first half of 2024. In China, electric vehicles made up nearly 45% of China’s total car sales in the first half of the year, and the number crossed 50% in more recent months. There are also signs that clean energy transitions are accelerating in other emerging market and developing economies. Sales of electric vehicles in these markets doubled compared with the same period in 2023.
Clean energy transitions are continuing to accelerate around the globe. But progress varies across different regions & technologies. Supportive policies can enable all countries to navigate the transition. More in our new Clean Energy Market Monitor, released today ➡️https://iea.li/4ecb85X