15 August 2016
The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) powered by lithium ion batteries continues to grow at a rapid rate. Recent sales numbers reveal the growing popularity of EVs in the United States: July 2016 saw 13,432 plug-ins sold, up from 8,951 in July 2015. As of July 2016, total EV sales in the U.S. are 77,834,up 23% year to date. In June, EVs attained a 1% market share of total vehicles sold in the U.S. for the first time.