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Global EV Market Faces Short-Term Hurdles but Long-Term Growth Remains Strong

Despite recent sales slowdowns and political uncertainties, advancements in battery technology and infrastructure investments are set to drive substantial growth in electric vehicle adoption.

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Overview

  • EV sales growth has slowed recently, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, but is expected to rebound in the long term.
  • BloombergNEF forecasts global EV sales to exceed 30 million by 2027 and 73 million by 2040.
  • Battery technology improvements, especially in lithium-iron-phosphate, are lowering costs and increasing market share.
  • Significant investments are needed in charging infrastructure to support the growing number of EVs.
  • Regulatory and political challenges, including upcoming elections and market jitters, are impacting consumer confidence and automaker strategies.