The adoption of EVs is set to accelerate further in 2026, reinforcing its growing role within the global energy system, according to the latest projections from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The agency forecasts that global electric car sales will reach 23 million next year, representing close to 30% of total vehicle sales worldwide.
These projections are outlined in the newest edition of the IEA’s annual Global EV Outlook.
The Global EV Outlook highlights how EV expansion is increasingly intertwined with broader energy trends, spanning electricity demand, infrastructure development and fossil fuel displacement.
In 2025, global electric car sales rose by 20%, surpassing 20 million units and accounting for around a quarter of all new car sales globally.
