Volkswagen reported a 1.2% increase in global vehicle deliveries for the second quarter of 2025, reaching 2,271,700 units, with deliveries in China rising 2.8% to 669,700 vehicles. The Volkswagen brand's electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 14% in the first half of the year, while the broader Volkswagen Group's EV unit sales surged over 70% during the same period. Globally, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales rose 24% in June 2025 compared to the previous year, driven primarily by strong demand in China and Europe. According to market research firm Rho Motion, global EV sales reached 9.1 million units in the first half of 2025, marking a 28% increase year-on-year. Regional growth varied, with China up 32% to 5.5 million units and Europe up 26% to 2 million units. North America showed weaker performance, with Canada experiencing a 23% decline and the U.S. recording a modest 6% increase in EV sales. In China, new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration in retail sales reached 58.1% in early July 2025 and 50.56% year-to-date. Additionally, 28.9% of light trucks in China were NEVs in June, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) comprising 91.5% of that segment. The UK saw EVs capture a 35.9% market share, with Tesla regaining the top position. In India, EV market share is projected to reach 7% by 2028, with experts noting that Tesla's presence is expected to generate aspirational interest without significantly impacting volumes of domestic manufacturers Tata and Mahindra. Half of new cars sold in China are equipped with Level 2 assisted driving technology, according to the head of China EV100.