Electric Vehicle Sales Overtake Gasoline in Key Markets
For the first time, EVs outsold combustion cars in several major economies this quarter.
Electric vehicles crossed a symbolic threshold this quarter, outselling gasoline models in several major markets as prices fell and charging expanded.
Automakers credit cheaper batteries, wider model choice and government incentives for the surge.
Grid operators are racing to keep pace with charging demand, investing in fast-charging corridors.
The shift accelerates the auto industry's transformation and pressures legacy supply chains.
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