Japanese media: Middle East conflict drives up global electric vehicle sales

The Nikkei website published an article on the 2nd, stating that due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East and rising international oil prices, global electric vehicle sales continue to climb. The article's summary is as follows: According to a report released by S&P Global Mobility, from March to April this year, electric vehicle monthly sales in 37 countries and regions reached record highs, with 91% of countries and regions seeing year-on-year growth in electric vehicle sales.
By region, South Korea's electric vehicle sales from March to April increased by 140% year-on-year to 80,000 units, with the electric vehicle penetration rate rising by 14 percentage points to 26%. In the Southeast Asian market, sales grew by 40% year-on-year to 90,000 units, and the penetration rate rose to 16%. In the European Union market, sales increased by about 40% year-on-year, reversing the previous slowdown in growth. (Xinhua News Agency)