Mobility revolution: 21% of new cars are now electric cars!

Mobility revolution: 21% of new cars are now electric cars!

In the third quarter of 2025, we will see a strong increase in sales of pure electric vehicles (BEVs), reaching an impressive market share of almost 21% worldwide. According to an analysis by the consulting firm PwC, this corresponds to an increase of 2 percentage points compared to the previous quarter. A total of 3.6 million BEVs were sold during this period, an increase of over a third compared to the previous year. At a time when many consumers want to switch to sustainable mobility, the trend seems clear: electric cars are on the rise.

But it's not just the sales figures that speak for themselves. The total number of new car sales also developed positively. Almost 17.4 million new cars were sold in the third quarter, including 1.7 million plug-in hybrids and 2.5 million other hybrids. China remains the undisputed largest market for electric vehicles, with 2.3 million BEVs, followed by Europe with 607,000 and the USA with 419,000 units sold. What is particularly interesting is that in the USA the expiry of a purchasing incentive in September led to an increase in purchases. German carmakers continue to lead Europe with 133,000 BEV sales, closely followed by Great Britain with 125,000 units. NP Coburg reports that the average proportion of electric mobility in the vehicle fleet is still low, at around 4% in Europe, 9% in China and only 2% in the USA.

Forecasts and challenges

PwC experts expect the share of BEVs to increase to 32% in Europe, 40% in China and 10% in the USA by 2035. PwC partner Harald Wimmer is optimistic and explains that electric cars are becoming better, more attractive and more affordable. In addition, Jörn Neuhausen from PwC emphasizes the need for robust supply chains for European manufacturers, especially in view of the impending second chip crisis. In this context, it is becoming increasingly important that manufacturers develop flexible architectures for batteries in order to quickly integrate future innovations.

The positive news about electromobility comes at a time when other global developments are also making headlines. While we're dealing with cars here, complex geopolitical situations are coming into focus in other parts of the world. For example reported El Universal, that the US even used agents to recruit a pilot to work for the US government in a desperate attempt to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Such tensions show how important it is to find innovative solutions in mobility that are not only ecologically sustainable, but also address social and political challenges.

The future remains exciting: While the electric car market is developing rapidly, we as a society are challenged not only to recognize the advantages of the new technologies, but also to overcome the potential challenges. The world is changing, and the automotive industry plays a central role.

How do you deal with the new mobility? Are electric cars an option for you or are you more skeptical about the trends? An exciting discussion that affects us all!