Electric vehicle sales have hit a speed bump, with the global market experiencing a 3% year-over-year decline in the first quarter of 2023. Despite this slowdown, Europe has bucked the trend with a significant surge in demand, driven by governments' continued push for green transportation and favorable policies. However, North America has struggled to keep pace, with sales growth stalled in the region. As the industry grapples with supply chain disruptions, shifting consumer preferences, and increasing competition, will this downward trend continue, or is it a temporary blip on the radar?
Q1 Global Electric Vehicle Sales Down 3% YoY: Europe Surges, North America Sluggish 36Kr.com