Electric cars are starting to take over the world

Published on June 5, 2026

This article is part of our ​“Chart of the Week” series . Electric vehicles may be struggling to find buyers in the U.S. — but they’re making inroads elsewhere. A record-breaking 28% of new cars sold this year will be battery-powered, according to new data from the International Energy Agency. That’s a big deal:…

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