Key Takeaways
- 14.4 million battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles sold in 2023
- A 1.5 million unit increase in global EVs on the road from 2020 to 2021
- 12.8 million battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles sold in 2023—global annual sales (IEA Global EV Data Explorer, with 2023 total NEV sales encompassing BEV+PHEV volumes).
- In 2023, China’s NEV sales were dominated by BEVs, with BEVs representing the majority of NEV volume (IEA)
- Ford delivered 53,000 electric vehicles in 2023 (battery-electric vehicles under Ford reporting)
- Tesla Model 3 ranked among top-selling EV models in 2023 with over 400,000 units (model ranking)
- In 2022, the Global EV Outlook reports that emissions reductions from EVs depend strongly on grid decarbonization (scenario outputs)
- The IPCC AR6 reports that CO2 from fossil fuel combustion is a key driver of climate change, and decarbonization of transport reduces cumulative emissions
- EVs can reduce NOx emissions compared with diesel vehicles; a 2020 study finds significant reductions in urban NOx exposure near roads
- In NREL modeling, fast-charging costs are often higher than home charging by a multiple that depends on rates; average fast-charging pricing is commonly 2x home (NREL studies)
- US NEVI program allows DC fast charging sites with target station uptime and performance standards (operational cost impacts depend on utilization)
- Battery pack price was about $139 per kWh in 2023 (BNEF)
- Tesla Supercharger network includes thousands of stalls across regions
- The EU requires Member States to ensure a minimum of 60 kW for fast charging at key TEN-T corridors by 2025
- By 2030, the EU plans to deploy 3 million publicly accessible charging points
In 2023, EVs surged with millions sold worldwide and cleaner grids, while charging speeds and efficiency rapidly improved.
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