Vietnam & Thailand Humiliating the USA - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights the surprising and significant lead that countries like Vietnam and Thailand have taken over the United States in electric vehicle (EV) market share. Despite being home to major EV manufacturers such as Tesla, Chevy, and Ford, the U.S. lags behind many smaller nations in EV adoption. In the first half of 2025, Vietnam achieved an impressive 42% of new car sales being fully electric, surpassing even China’s 30.2%. Thailand also outperformed the U.S. with a 24.4% EV share, while the U.S. stood at just 7.47%. Other regions like the UK, EU, and Indonesia also posted higher EV sales shares than the U.S. The article further discusses rapid growth in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales across several Asian markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and India. This growth is driven not only by Chinese manufacturers expanding regionally but also by strong local brands