1. BYD Surges: Pure EV Sales Outpace Hybrids for First Time in Over a Year
BYD delivered a seismic jolt to the global EV landscape in April, posting its best sales month ever with 380,089 new energy vehicles sold-a 21% year-over-year jump. Most notably, BYD sold more fully electric vehicles (195,740) than hybrids for the first time since January 2024, marking a pivotal shift in consumer demand and production strategy. Overseas sales also hit a record for the fifth straight month, nearly doubling last year’s numbers, and the company’s global expansion-bolstered by the launch of its massive “Shenzhen” car carrier-shows no sign of slowing13.
2. UK Charging Infrastructure Surges: 3,100 New Charge Points in Q1
The United Kingdom’s EV charging infrastructure is expanding at breakneck speed, with over 3,100 new charge points installed in Q1 2025 alone. The total now approaches 77,000-a 29% year-on-year increase. Ultra-rapid chargers (150kW+) saw a staggering 66% growth, now matching the number of rapid chargers nationwide. Projects like Instavolt’s Winchester superhub (44 solar-powered ultra-rapid chargers) and IONITY’s renewable-powered Dartford Bridge station are setting new standards for sustainable, high-speed charging.
3. India’s EV Sales Hit Record Highs, Market Grows 18% YoY
India’s EV market is on fire: FY2025 sales soared to 107,500 units, up 18% year-on-year. March alone saw a record 12,300 EVs sold. Tata Motors leads with a 53% share, but JSW MG Motor doubled its market presence to 28%. Even luxury brands are thriving-Mercedes-Benz India’s EV sales jumped 101%. The numbers signal not just growth, but a shift in consumer sentiment and market maturity.
4. MG Windsor EV Pro Set for Launch with Major Upgrades
MG Motor is set to launch the Windsor EV Pro on May 6, introducing a suite of compelling upgrades: a larger 50.6 kWh battery (likely delivering up to 460 km range), new alloy designs, a refreshed cabin theme, advanced Level-2 ADAS safety, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology. These enhancements position the Windsor EV Pro as a top contender in the compact EV segment and underscore MG’s commitment to innovation2.
5. Pilot-GM-EVgo Fast-Charging Network Hits Major Milestone in the U.S.
The joint venture between Pilot Company, General Motors, and EVgo has surpassed 130 operational fast-charging locations across 25+ U.S. states. Designed for long-haul travel, this network is on track to deploy up to 2,000 fast-charging stalls at 500 Pilot and Flying J locations by 2026, making coast-to-coast EV travel more accessible and convenient than ever before.
This week’s headlines showcase a global EV industry not just growing, but accelerating-on the back of record-breaking sales, infrastructure breakthroughs, and bold new launches.
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