In 2025, the global automobile sales volume reached 96.89 million units, with new energy vehicle sales exceeding 22.89 million units, constituting nearly a quarter of the total sales. As we stepped into January 2026, the global automotive market maintained a steady growth trajectory, with the penetration rate of new energy vehicles reaching 19.7%. When analyzing the energy structure breakdown, it was observed that in 2025, sales of new energy vehicles in the broad sense accounted for 30% of the market, while those in the narrow sense made up 23.6%. By January 2026, battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 13.3% and 6.4% of the market, respectively. Regional markets exhibited varying performances, with the growth of new energy vehicles in the United States experiencing pressure. In contrast, the European market sustained robust growth momentum, and the Chinese market continued to spearhead the global transition towards new energy. In January 2026, Chinese new energy passenger vehicles secured a 62.8% share of the global market, with domestic brands witnessing a notable surge in overseas sales proportions, thereby continuously bolstering their export competitiveness.
