Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports that global electric vehicle sales reached 1.83 million units in August 2026, a 2% year on year increase, bringing year to date sales to 13.4 million units, up 4% on the first eight months of 2025. Europe led regional performance with 36% year on year growth in August, while North America saw a contraction that offset gains elsewhere, according to BMI data manager Charles Lester.
Why it matters: Sustained EV adoption, even at modest 2% monthly growth, signals continued expansion of the charging infrastructure market as fleet sizes grow. Regional divergence, particularly Europe's 36% surge versus North American decline, will shape where CPOs and contractors prioritise network rollout and capacity investment.