"Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles increased by 25% in 2024, totaling more than 17 million cars, according to data released on January 14. Sales in China surged by 36.5% to 1.3 million vehicles in December, contributing to a total of 11 million for 2024, as reported by research firm Rho Motion. The United States and Canada saw an 8.8% rise in EV sales to 190,000 in December, while Europe's sales reached 310,000, up 0.7% from the previous year. China extended auto trade-in subsidies into 2025 to promote EV adoption, as stated in the report."