The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published the new edition of its annual „Global Electric Vehicle Outlook“. According to the report, global sales of battery-electric cars and plug-in hybrids reached a new record year in 2022, passing the 10 million mark, and a global share of 14 per cent of total car sales. For 2023, the IEA expects a further increase in BEV and PHEV sales to 14 million cars and a share of 18 per cent.