Core Insights - Global electric vehicle sales increased by 22% year-on-year in June, surpassing 1.8 million units, with pure electric vehicle sales growing by 24% to over 1.1 million units [1] - The global electric vehicle market share reached 28% in June, up from 24% in the first half of the year [1] - BYD and Tesla continue to lead the market, but the competitive landscape is shifting with brands like Geely and new entrants like Leap Motor and Xiaomi gaining traction [1] Market Overview - In China, automotive production and sales exceeded 15.6 million units in the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 12.5% and 11.4% respectively [3] - New energy vehicles (NEVs) accounted for 44.3% of total sales, with production and sales of NEVs reaching 6.968 million and 6.937 million units, reflecting growth rates of 41.4% and 40.3% [3] - The export of NEVs saw a significant increase, with a 75.2% year-on-year growth, contributing to the overall automotive export growth of 10.4% [3][4] European Market Dynamics - In Europe, electric vehicle sales rebounded, with pure electric vehicle sales reaching 1.19 million units in the first half of the year, a 24.9% increase [5] - The market share for pure electric vehicles in Europe reached 17.47%, while plug-in hybrid vehicles saw a 21.2% increase in sales [5] - The decline in gasoline and diesel vehicle sales has been significant, with diesel vehicle market share dropping below 10% [6] Brand Performance - BYD maintained its position as the top-selling brand globally, with nearly 2 million units sold in the first half of the year, while Tesla's sales fell to approximately 720,000 units [15][16] - Geely and Wuling also performed well, with Geely's Star Wish and Panda Mini contributing to its rise to third place [16] - Chinese brands accounted for 17 out of the top 20 electric vehicle models sold globally, with BYD having 10 models on the list [12][14] U.S. Market Insights - In the U.S., electric vehicle sales reached a record high, with pure electric vehicle sales growing by 1.5% to 607,000 units [9] - Anticipation of the expiration of federal tax credits has led to a surge in sales, with July seeing a 20% year-on-year increase [9][10] - Tesla remains the market leader in the U.S., but its market share has declined from 50.1% to 44.7% [10]