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Global EV sales fall 2% in September, ending six-month growth streak
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Global electric vehicle sales fell by 2% in September 2026, ending a six-month growth streak, as strong European demand was offset by sharp declines in North America following the expiration of U.S. federal EV tax credits, and weakening sales in China.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 15 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.
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Europe is the new growth power for electric vehicles while North America’s market contracts after tax credit removal and China’s slump exposes export dependence. You need to pivot sales strategies towards Europe and consider export capabilities if you rely on Chinese manufacturing.
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2 sources · first reported 15 Oct 2026 · latest 16 Oct 2026
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