Global EV Sales Report: April 2025
Rho Motion, a leading global research firm, has released its monthly report on global EV sales for April 2025. Despite a slight dip in sales compared to March, the year-over-year growth remains strong, showcasing the continued long-term growth of the EV market. This data comes amidst uncertainties surrounding tariffs and trade wars, making it a crucial insight into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles.
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In March 2025, global EV sales surged to 1.7 million units, bringing the total for Q1 to 4.1 million units. This marked a significant increase from the previous month and a 29% growth year-over-year. However, in April 2025, global EV sales experienced a slight decline compared to March, but maintained a steady year-over-year growth rate.
According to Rho Motion’s latest report, global EV sales for April 2025 totaled 1.5 million units, bringing the year-to-date tally to 5.6 million NEVs (BEVs, PHEVs, and LDVs). While sales were down 12% from March, the year-over-year growth matched the previous month at 29%.
Breaking down the global EV sales by region, the data reveals the following comparisons to January-April 2024:
– Global: 5.6 million units, +29%
– China: 3.3 million units, +35%
– Europe: 1.2 million units, +25%
– North America: 0.6 million units, +5%
– Rest of World: 0.5 million units, +37%
China continues to lead the world in EV adoption, despite a 9% drop in sales month-over-month. The market in China is fueled by a wide range of affordable EV models with advanced technology, driving rapid adoption rates. In Europe, EV adoption has seen a resurgence in 2025, with a 25% increase in sales, fueled by imports from brands like BYD, ZEEKR, NIO, and XPeng.
North American sales have only grown by 5% in 2025, with Mexico leading the pack in adoption. The rest of the global EV market saw a 37% increase in sales, with half a million units sold in total.
Despite ongoing talks of tariffs and trade tensions, EV sales continue to grow globally. Charles Lester, Rho Motion’s data manager, notes that domestic manufacturers in China and the EU are performing well and gaining market share. The EU has been a success story in 2025, with a 25% growth in sales driven by emissions targets and a push towards electric vehicles.
Overall, the data from Rho Motion’s report paints a picture of continued growth and momentum in the global EV market. Despite challenges and uncertainties, EV adoption is on the rise, with promising trends for the future of sustainable transportation.
