Global H1 2025 sales jumped 28%. We break down the torque, handling, and comfort winning over drivers
EV sales record headlines don't usually come with this much torque: 9.1 million electric cars sold globally in the first half of 2025, a 28 % leap over last year, according to fresh data from Rho Motion. That's the strongest half-year on record, and it's built on better batteries, sharper handling, and EVs that now stand up to petrol rivals on every measure that matters to drivers.
Performance and Drive Feel That's Fully Charged
Today's EVs carry the kind of throttle snap that makes turbocharged petrol engines feel sluggish. Steering response is precise, with just the right weight to make quick lane changes feel natural rather than twitchy. Thanks to a low-slung battery pack, body rol