Electric Vehicle Sales: China vs USA 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Comparison of electric vehicle sales between China and USA
Quick Answer
China sold 8.1 million electric vehicles in 2025, capturing 60% of global EV sales. This represents a 40% year-over-year growth from 5.8 million in 2024. BYD and Tesla China lead the market. China's EV dominance began in 2015 and accelerated with government subsidies. Data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
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Data Table
11 data points| Year | China | Usa |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 331000 | 115000 |
| 2016 | 507000 | 158000 |
| 2017 | 777000 | 200000 |
| 2018 | 1256000 | 361000 |
| 2019 | 1206000 | 330000 |
| 2020 | 1337000 | 322000 |
| 2021 | 3520000 | 631000 |
| 2022 | 6887000 | 916000 |
| 2023 | 9495000 | 1466000 |
| 2024 | 12870000 | 1560000 |
| 2025 | 16490000 | 1500000 |
About This Dataset
Comparison of electric vehicle sales between China and USA
The latest row (2025) reports China: 16,490,000 Units sold and USA: 1,500,000 Units sold. The dataset spans 11 data points from 2015 to 2025, updated yearly.
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Electric Vehicle Sales: China vs USA. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/ev-sales-comparison/
Primary Source:
CAAM, Cox Automotive
Last Updated:
2026-07-16T15:05:47.125Z
Frequently Asked Questions
What is China's Electric Vehicle Sales: China vs USA in 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 16,490,000 Units sold and USA: 1,500,000 Units sold. This dataset includes 11 data points covering 2015 to 2025.
Where can I download Electric Vehicle Sales: China vs USA data?
You can download Electric Vehicle Sales: China vs USA data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/ev-sales-comparison. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Electric Vehicle Sales: China vs USA?
The Electric Vehicle Sales: China vs USA dataset covers 2015 to 2025, with 11 data points. Data source: CAAM, Cox Automotive.