Plug-in hybrid battery capacity deployment jumps by 38%

During the first half of 2025, 470.2 GWh of battery capacity was deployed onto roads globally in all newly sold passenger EVs combined, 29% more than the same period last year.

Plug-in hybrids surged ahead, with their combined battery capacity up 38% to 82.8 GWh from January to June. Full electric passenger vehicles followed with a solid 28% increase, reaching 382.6 GWh, while conventional hybrids grew at a steadier 15%, totaling 4.8 GWh.

At the start of 2025, two of the most significant trends in the global EV industry – larger batteries and faster adoption of PHEVs over BEVs – were evening out. BEV and PHEV shipments are now growing at similar rates, with BEVs up 32% (6.1 million units) and PHEVs up 34% (3.4 million units) year-over-year in the first half of 2025. However, while the bulking up of BEV batteries has leveled off, PHEV buyers continue to opt for more onboard kWh.