From Norway To Nigeria, Beijing To Bogotá: Mapping The World’s EV Inflection Points - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica examines the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) through the lens of innovation diffusion theory and complex adaptive systems, highlighting how EV adoption follows an S-curve pattern with distinct inflection points. Adoption begins slowly, accelerates rapidly between 5% and 40% market penetration as infrastructure and consumer behavior shift, and eventually levels off as the market saturates and legacy internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles persist in the fleet. The pace and timing of this transition vary significantly by region due to differing policies, market dynamics, and cultural factors. Norway leads the global EV transition, with nearly all new car sales expected to be electric by 2025, driven by supportive policies, renewable energy integration, and dense charging infrastructure. Europe follows with a regulatory mandate for 100% zero-emission car sales by 2035, though adoption rates vary within the continent. China has rapidly surpassed its EV sales targets, reaching 50% EV sales by 2025 due