IEA: Global Electric Vehicle Sales Proliferated in 2022, China Led the Growth

Published: Apr 28, 2023 23:00

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According to the "Global Electric Vehicle Outlook 2023" report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday, global electric vehicle sales exceeded 10 million last year, and the industry trend of continuous growth has not changed, of which China's sales accounted for 60%.

Global sales of electric vehicles, including pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, exceeded 10 million last year, a 55% increase from 2021, the IEA reported.

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