China drove global electric truck, bus sales above half a million in 2025
The country accounts for nearly 90% of global electric truck and bus sales that year
In 2025, electric trucks and buses collectively surpassed the half-million mark globally, according to research from the International Council on Clean Transportation. This figure marked an impressive 86 percent increase year-on-year. China played a significant role in this surge, commanding nearly 90 percent of the global market for electric trucks and buses. The medium and heavy truck segments saw sales more than quintuple over the past two years.
Excluding China and the United States, battery electric buses accounted for 56 percent of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales. The European Union and India led in this segment, with approximately 9,800 and 5,000 units sold respectively.
Battery electric truck sales were comparatively modest, reaching around 41,000 units outside of China. In the European Union, sales of electric trucks rose by 71 percent in 2025, securing a 4.5 percent market share.
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