Editor profile

Lars van der Berg

Managing Editor, Global EV Market

Lars van der Berg oversees global EV market trends and OEM strategic shifts. He specializes in the competitive dynamics of the international automotive transition.

lars.vanderberg@evindustryreport.com

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Charging Networks

Global EV Charging Infrastructure Market Size May Reach US$492.59 Billion by 2035: Industrial Chain Restructuring Behind a 26.32% CAGR

The latest forecast from Precedence Research shows that the global EV charging infrastructure market will grow from USD 47.61 billion in 2025 to USD 492.59 billion in 2035, with a CAGR of 26.32% from 2026 to 2035. Asia-Pacific leads with a 53.41% share, while fast charging and commercial applications dominate the current structure.

Lars van der Berg8 min read
Electric Vehicles

Global EV sales reached 20.7 million units in 2025, up 20% year-on-year: regional divergence and policy shifts reshape the industry landscape.

In 2025, global electric vehicle sales surpassed 20.7 million units, a year-on-year increase of 20%. Europe led the way with a growth rate of 33%, while the United States stalled almost entirely due to policy cancellations. China's growth slowed, but its exports remained strong. This article, based on data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, analyzes shifts in the industry landscape and future trends.

Lars van der Berg7 min read
Energy Transition

BNEF: Global energy transition investment hits record $2.3 trillion in 2025, with electric mobility leading at $893 billion

BloombergNEF's report shows that global energy transition investment grew 8% year-on-year to $2.3 trillion in 2025, with electrified transport surpassing renewables for the first time to become the largest investment sector at $893 billion. This article analyzes the new landscape of electric mobility, battery supply chains, and charging infrastructure.

Lars van der Berg6 min read
Electric Vehicles

Global EV Market to Reach $581 Billion by 2035, Industry Enters Multi-Driver Growth Period

According to a report by Precedence Research, the global electric vehicle market size is expected to grow from $176.39 billion in 2025 to $581.08 billion in 2035, with a CAGR of 12.66%. The industry's growth is driven by advances in battery technology, AI applications, the expansion of charging infrastructure, and penetration into emerging markets.

Lars van der Berg4 min read
EV Briefs

North America Electric Vehicle Market 2026-2031 Outlook: Charging Infrastructure Expansion and Policy Incentives Drive Growth

A deep dive into the growth prospects of the North American electric vehicle market from 2026 to 2031, focusing on how charging infrastructure construction and government incentive policies are reshaping the industry landscape, as well as their impact on the global EV industry chain, battery supply chain, and smart mobility.

Lars van der Berg5 min read
Battery & Storage

Global Energy Storage Market to Exceed $521 Billion by 2035: The Deep Linkage Between the Battery Industry and Transportation Electrification

According to the latest research from SNS Insider, the global energy storage market is expected to reach $521.24 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.58%. From the perspective of the new energy transportation industry, this article analyzes the profound impact of energy storage market expansion on the electric vehicle battery supply chain, charging infrastructure, and energy transition.

Lars van der Berg5 min read
EV Briefs

2026 First Half Global EV Market Review: Europe Leads, China Adjusts, North America Under Pressure

In the first half of 2026, global electric vehicle (EV) sales grew only 2% year-over-year, with significant regional divergence: Europe became the growth engine with a 27% increase, China's domestic sales fell 14% but exports accelerated, and North America contracted 20% due to policy impacts. Based on data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Cox Automotive, and other institutions, this article analyzes first-half market dynamics and second-half trends.

Lars van der Berg7 min read
Battery & Storage

Battery Energy Storage System Market 2025–2035 Forecast Report Released: How Energy Storage Is Reshaping the Electric Vehicle Industry Landscape

TimesTech releases a battery energy storage system market 2025–2035 forecast report, analyzing global energy storage market size, share, and growth trends. This article interprets the profound impact of energy storage market development on electric vehicles, battery supply chains, and charging infrastructure from the perspective of the EV industry chain.

Lars van der Berg5 min read
Electric Vehicles

Global electric vehicle demand is recovering, with strong European market offsetting weakness in China and the US.

According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence data, global electric vehicle registrations in June 2026 rose 7% year-on-year to 2 million vehicles, with the European market hitting a record 31% growth, while China and North America declined by 11% and 13% respectively. This trend highlights a structural divergence in the global EV market, with Europe emerging as the growth engine, and policy rollbacks in China and the U.S. causing demand fluctuations.

Lars van der Berg5 min read
Smart Mobility

Autonomous Driving in Canada: The Road to a Driverless Future

Analyze Canada's regulatory strategies, technological developments, and industrial impacts in the autonomous driving field, with a focus on truck automation, local companies such as Waabi, and winter challenges.

Lars van der Berg5 min read
Smart Mobility

Global Autonomous Driving Industry Trends: Waymo Expands Cities, Mobileye Integrates Supply Chain, Chinese Players Enter Right-Hand Drive Markets

This week's intensive developments in the autonomous driving industry: Waymo commercializes in Nashville and enters Germany, Mobileye selects Innoviz as lidar supplier, NHTSA revises braking regulations to adapt to autonomous driving, Chinese companies collaborate to develop right-hand drive Robotaxi, Karma Automotive and Line Mobility deploy urban mobility.

Lars van der Berg4 min read
Electric Vehicles

From Electrification to Evolution: Navigating the Next Stage of the Automotive Industry

Based on the discussions at the "Future of Mobility" summit in London, this analysis examines trends in the global automotive industry as it shifts from electrification toward pragmatic hybrid solutions, collaboration, and supply chain localization, as well as the competitive pressures arising from the rapid rise of Chinese companies.

Lars van der Berg5 min read