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Are EV sales really declining? — Erika Myers on the EVs for Everyone Podcast

In a special Galentine’s Day episode of the EVs for Everyone Podcast, Erika Myers, Executive Director of CharIN North America, joined Alycia Gilde of Los Angeles County and Rachael Nealer of Atlas Public Policy for a wide-ranging conversation on the real state of electric vehicle adoption, global market signals, and the role of standards in scaling vehicle-to-grid integration.

Are EV sales really slowing down? Erika pushes back on that narrative, pointing to global sales data showing EVs now account for more than 25% of vehicles sold worldwide, with major milestones reached in Europe and China. The discussion also explores the global nature of EV manufacturing and trade, and why North America cannot view electrification in isolation.

Turning to vehicle-to-grid (V2G), Erika explains in simple terms how standardized, interoperable systems reduce costs, support grid stability, and help fleets charge more strategically. Open standards, she emphasizes, are essential to scaling these solutions beyond pilot projects.

Publication date: February 16, 2026

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“Over 25% of vehicles sold worldwide last year were electric. We’re watching a global transformation happen in real time, and I’m very optimistic.”
Erika Myers, Executive Director, CharIN North America

Listen to the podcast on the following platforms:

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Timeline

03:11 Debunking the EV slowdown: global market insights.

05:59 States leveraging NEVI funds for diverse charging solutions.

09:48 Public agencies as anchor buyers for zero-emission fleets

15:44 A non-technical look at vehicle-to-grid integration and why standards matter

Far from slowing, global electrification is accelerating. As markets evolve and policies shift, interoperability and open standards remain foundational to scaling EV adoption sustainably and affordably. Through its work on charging standards and vehicle-grid integration, CharIN continues to ensure that the transition to e-mobility is not only rapid, but coordinated, resilient, and globally aligned.

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