The International Energy Agency has released its Global EV Outlook 2026, which includes analysis of the manufacturing and trade of electric vehicles. Global EV sales reportedly reached 20.7 million units in 2025 and are expected to continue growing, with some forecasts suggesting they will reach 23 million in 2026, although the pace of growth in certain markets, such as China, may slow. The outlook for the global electric vehicle market appears to be positive, with southeast Asia emerging as a key growth market.