Global EV Outlook 2026 Webinar (evening session)

The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that identifies and assesses recent developments in electric mobility across the globe.  

Combining analysis of historical data with projections, the report examines key areas of interest, such as the deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, battery demand, and key policy developments in major and emerging markets. It also considers the implications of growing EV adoption for electricity and oil consumption, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.  

Amid the ongoing energy crisis sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, this edition includes early monthly data for 2026 and considers potential implications of the crisis for policy and market development. It also includes analysis of the affordability of electric cars and the manufacturing and trade of electric cars, trucks and their batteries, along with a special chapter on automotive technology trends related to software and artificial intelligence.  

The report is complemented by updated versions of two online tools: the Global EV Data Explorer – which now includes vehicle price data in selected markets – and the Global EV Policy Explorer. These tools allow users to interactively explore EV statistics projections and policy measures worldwide.  

Following the launch on the morning of 20 May, the Global EV Outlook 2026 will additionally be presented to registered viewers in two separate webinar events for different time zones on 27 May at 17:00-18:00 (CEST) and on 28 May at 09:00-10:00 (CEST). The two webinars are designed primarily for industry professionals, policy makers and researchers working in the field of electric vehicles. During the webinar the authors will present and discuss the main findings of the report. Attendees will be given a chance to comment and ask questions during a Q&A session.