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Long-form, primary-sourced data analyses for each of the seven launch markets. Every figure is verified against the relevant national regulator and links back to the live dashboard.
Why one in four Irish car sales happen in January
Ireland's "year-plate" registration system concentrates roughly 25% of annual passenger-car sales into January. Here is the data and the policy reason behind the spike.
Read article →Ireland's EV share crossed 17% in 2025 — here is what changed
Battery-electric share of Irish new-car sales reached 17% in 2025, with hybrids and PHEVs pushing electrified powertrains to roughly 60% of the market. Diesel collapsed from 70% (2016) to under 23% (2024).
Read article →The UK's twin plate-change peaks: why March and September dominate registrations
Britain's March and September plate changes concentrate roughly 35% of UK new-car sales into two months. Here is the data and the SMMT historical pattern.
Read article →How Maruti Suzuki has held 40%+ of India's passenger-car market for two decades
Maruti Suzuki has held 40%+ of India's passenger-car market every year since 2002. Here is the brand-share data, the dealer-network advantage, and the new threats from Tata and Mahindra.
Read article →Why pickup trucks are 17% of all US light-vehicle sales
Full-size pickups represented 17% of all US light-vehicle sales in 2025. The Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado and Ram 1500 alone shipped 2.1 million units — more than the entire Indian passenger-car market.
Read article →How BYD overtook Volkswagen as China's #1 brand in 2023 — and held the lead since
BYD sold 3.02 million vehicles in China in 2023, overtaking Volkswagen for the first time. Two years on, BYD's NEV-only line-up has cemented the lead. Here is the data and the strategy.
Read article →Germany's BEV market: from 18% to 12% to recovery — the three-year reset
Germany's BEV share fell from 18.4% (2023) to 12.0% (2024) when the BAFA incentive ended. By 2025 it had climbed back to 16.5%. Here is the data and the why.
Read article →UK new car registrations rose 24% in April 2026 — BEV share hit 26.2%
SMMT reports UK new car registrations of 149,247 in April 2026, up 24.0% YoY. Battery-electric vehicles claimed 26.2% market share with 39,084 units (+59.1%). Ford Puma led the model rankings.
Read article →Germany registered 249,163 new cars in April 2026 — BEV share back to 25.8%
KBA reports 249,163 new passenger-car registrations in Germany in April 2026 (+2.7% YoY). Battery electric share 25.8% with 64,350 units (+41.3%). VW leads with 18.5% market share; Skoda strongest growth at +12.2%.
Read article →Ireland new car registrations rose 17% in April 2026 — EVs up 110%
SIMI reports 10,184 new car registrations in Ireland in April 2026, up 17% YoY. Electric vehicles surged 109.7% to 2,799 units. YTD total 75,074 (+2.1%); YTD EVs 16,779 (+48.5%). Toyota RAV4 was the top model; Skoda Enyaq the top EV.
Read article →China just crossed 60% NEV penetration — what April 2026 means for the global EV market
In April 2026 China's NEV retail penetration hit 61.4% — the first time any major car market crossed the 60% threshold. NEV retail held at 849,000 units while ICE retail collapsed -36% YoY. Here is what the CPCA data actually shows.
Read article →Global BEV market share by country in 2025: the seven-market league table
BEV share of new-car sales by country in 2025: China 51% (NEV total), Norway 95%, Germany 16.5%, UK 22%, Ireland 17%, US 8%, India 2.4%, Japan 3.4%. Sourced from CAAM, OFV, KBA, SMMT, SIMI, Cox Automotive, FADA, JADA.
Read article →How Tata Motors holds 60% of India's EV market — and why the lead is narrowing
Tata Motors holds roughly 60% of India's passenger-EV market in FY25 — Punch EV, Nexon EV, Tigor EV and Curvv EV. MG Windsor, Mahindra BE 6 / XEV 9e and Hyundai Creta Electric are closing the gap.
Read article →BYD vs Tesla in China: how the volume gap reached 4 million units
BYD shipped 4.1 million NEVs in mainland China in 2025; Tesla shipped 580,000. The 7× gap reflects model breadth, price points, and BYD's vertical integration. Here is the data.
Read article →How the UK ZEV mandate is reshaping the new-car market
The UK ZEV mandate required 22% of all new-car sales to be zero-emission in 2025, rising to 28% in 2026. Manufacturers are absorbing roughly £3,000-£5,000 per BEV to hit the target. Here is the data and the market impact.
Read article →Tesla Cybertruck vs Ford F-150 Lightning: who is winning the US electric-pickup race
Tesla Cybertruck delivered 62,000 units in the US in 2025; Ford F-150 Lightning delivered 39,000. Both well below early projections. Here is the data, the manufacturing constraint, and the GM/Stellantis position.
Read article →How Volkswagen's ID line recovered from the 2024 collapse — Germany BEV data
After a 40% volume drop in 2024, Volkswagen's ID line recovered to 165,000 units in Germany in 2025. ID.3 (35k), ID.4 (52k), ID.7 (28k), ID.5 (24k), ID.Buzz (26k). Here is the KBA breakdown.
Read article →Why kei cars are 38% of Japan's car market — the regulatory class no other country has
Kei cars (660cc, 47bhp max) make up roughly 38% of Japan's annual new-car sales — a market segment with no equivalent in any other major market. Here is the JADA data and the regulation.
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