Electric vehicles are having a moment: October 2026 saw global EV sales hit 2.09 million units, which is up 8% from last year (even if it dipped slightly compared to September).
So far this year, a massive 17.5 million EVs have been sold worldwide, showing how quickly the shift to electric is picking up speed.
China leads with 1.14 million EVs
China still leads the pack with 1.14 million EVs sold in October, though that's actually down from last year.
Europe's really stepping up: sales there jumped by 36%, and North America also saw solid growth at 24%.
Other regions are catching on fast too, with an impressive 85% spike in sales.
Meanwhile in India, electric passenger vehicle retail sales surged 76.47% YoY despite an overall slump in car sales: Tata Motors, Mahindra, and JSW MG Motor are leading the charge as more people make the switch to electric.