Global electric vehicle sales trends in January 2026

Detailed real weekly EV sales data by company for the most recent week (ending ~January 25, 2026) remains unavailable in public sources, as major aggregators (EV Volumes, Rho Motion, CleanTechnica) and automakers release monthly or quarterly figures rather than weekly breakdowns. Weekly granularity is rare globally and typically limited to select markets like Norway or certain Chinese provinces.

However, here’s the most current substantiated context and real metrics from early 2026 reports (as of late January 2026):

Recent Real EV Sales Metrics (2025 Full Year & Early 2026 Trends)

• Global EV registrations in 2025: ~20.7 million units (passenger + light-duty), up 20% YoY (Rho Motion / Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Jan 2026 report).
• BYD (pure BEVs): 2.26 million units sold in 2025, +28% YoY — overtaking Tesla as global #1 EV seller for the first time.
• Tesla: 1.64 million vehicles delivered in 2025, -9% YoY (second consecutive annual decline); Q4 2025 down ~16% YoY.
• BYD total new energy vehicles (BEV + PHEV): ~4.6 million in 2025.
• Global December 2025: ~2.1 million plug-ins sold — strongest month-end performance.
• Early 2026 outlook: Growth expected to slow (policy shifts in US/China/Europe, tax credit removal impact); projections show ~27.5% global market share for EVs in 2026 (EV Volumes forecast), but momentum led by China.

No confirmed weekly figures for Jan 19–25, 2026 appear in reports from Reuters, NYT, CleanTechnica, EV Volumes, or similar outlets. Typical weekly global EV volume (based on 2025 averages) falls in the ~350,000–500,000 range during active periods, heavily driven by Chinese brands.

Top EV Companies – Latest Known Positioning

1. BYD — Dominant force (especially in China + exports >1 million in 2025).
2. Tesla — Strong in premium segments but facing demand softness post-US incentives.
3. Others gaining: Geely/Volvo, Volkswagen Group, Xpeng, Leapmotor, Xiaomi.

For precise updates, monitor monthly releases from:

• EV-Volumes.com
• CleanTechnica.com (often posts brand/model breakdowns)
• Rho Motion or Benchmark reports

The EV transition continues strongly, led by affordable Chinese models despite headwinds in some regions. Stay tuned for February 2026 monthly data for clearer early-year insights.

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