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EV Sales Surge, Annual Total of More Than 100,000 in Sight
The Sankei Shimbun reported that sales of passenger EVs from January to July 2026 reached 61,090, surpassing the previous annual record set in 2023. It said expanded purchase subsidies from the national and local governments, along with new model launches, boosted sales.
What happened
According to the Sankei Shimbun, figures compiled by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association show that passenger EV sales from January to July 2026 reached 61,090, already exceeding the approximately 44,000 sold in 2023, the highest annual total on record. The article said the first annual total of more than 100,000 is now in sight.
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Translated from the Japanese original: /news/kokunai-ev-hanbai-1-7-gatsu-de-6-man-1090-dai-nenkan-10-man-1937ab. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.