EV sales in the U.S. dropped 23.8% in the first half of 2026, with 462,892 vehicles sold compared to 607,653 in the first half of last year. According to sales figures around the world, the slowdown in EV sales seems to be generally an American problem. The International Energy Agency estimates that 20 million electric cars were sold worldwide last year, an increase of 20% over 2024 sales. But other countries are expected to take up the slack, and total sales for 2026 are expected to increase to 23 million cars. More than 100 countries recorded electric car sales growth in 2025, and many experts expect that growth to continue.