Global BEV sales hit 71% of all plug-in vehicle sales in July 2026 — about 1.3 million units — their best share since 2022, according to CleanTechnica's tracking. Pure electrics are surging while plug-in hybrids are shrinking almost everywhere except a few holdout markets, as PHEV demand crashes in China and slows in the US following the end of federal tax credits, signaling a global shift toward full battery-electric over hybrid transition tech.
