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EV Adoption in the Middle East | Key Market Insights
EV adoption in the Middle East is accelerating, supported by diversification agendas, expanding model availability, and steady improvements in charging infrastructure. Electric Vehicle sales in the MENA grew by around 50% in 2025, rising from 0.2 million in 2024 to 0.3 million in 2025, making it one of the fastest‑growing emerging EV regions globally. GCC…
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EREV | Extended-Range Electric Vehicle
Defining EREVs Extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) are a new and unique type of electric vehicle (EV) that combines the benefits of battery-powered driving with the flexibility of having a generator on onboard. Unlike plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which can switch the propulsion between electric and combustion engine, EREVs are powered by an electric motor…
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EV Charging Infrastructure in the GCC | Status & Challenges
The landscape of transportation in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). As the world transitions towards cleaner, more sustainable modes of transport, the demand for robust EV charging infrastructure has become paramount. However, building a reliable and efficient charging network presents…
The Electric Vehicle industry in China is the largest in the world, accounting for about 57% of the global production of EVs and export of around 500,000 EVs in 2021.
Electric cars made up nearly 10% of total car sales globally in 2021, and a much higher share in many northern European countries.
In Norway more than 85% of new vehicle sales in 2021 have been PHEVs. To further accelerate EV adoption, Norway suspended import taxes on EVs in 1990, decreased annual registration taxes in 2000, and slashed EV VAT to 0% in 2011.