WORLD · BUSINESS · NOV 11, 7:01 PM ET

Europe’s electric car sales jump 49% as global EV sales grow

Reported by 13 outlets in the past day, including Electrek, The EV Report, Electric Cars Report.

1What happened

Global EV sales climbed 8% in October, with Europe’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales jumping 49% and North America posting its first year-over-year increase in 2026. Electrek ↗

2Also reported

But that North American rebound comes with a big catch. more… Electrek ↗

Sources

Europe’s electric car sales jump 49% as global EV sales grow ↗Electrek
Global EV Sales Hit 2.09 Million in October as Europe Grows 36% ↗The EV Report
Global EV Sales Reach 2.09 Million in October 2026 as Europe Leads Growth ↗Electric Cars Report
Global EV sales rise 8% in October as Europe, North America rebound ↗Anadolu Ajansı