In a milestone that auto industry veterans once considered decades away, global monthly sales of electric vehicles surpassed those of petrol-powered cars for the first time in recorded history, according to data released by the International Automotive Research Council.
The shift is being driven by a combination of falling battery costs, expanded charging infrastructure, and increasingly aggressive government incentive programs in major markets including Europe, China, and North America.
Leading EV manufacturers reported record quarterly deliveries, while traditional automakers noted accelerating declines in their combustion engine lineups.
Environmental groups called the milestone "a critical turning point" in the transition to sustainable transportation.