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The global electric mobility readiness index reveals that ecosystem integration is now the decisive factor driving electric vehicle adoption across international markets. Arthur D. Little released the third edition of its Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX), assessing 31 markets across five core dimensions. These dimensions include macroeconomic factors, market competition, consumer readiness, public charging infrastructure, and total cost of ownership alongside regulation.
Global Electric Mobility Readiness Standings
A score of 100 points in the study indicates broad market parity between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles. Notably, China and Norway are the only two markets that scored above 100, reaching 106 and 103 points respectively. Singapore followed closely with 96 points, while the Netherlands achieved 90 points. Meanwhile, large automotive markets such as the United States ranked 25th and Japan ranked 23rd in the global index.
“The EV race is no longer just about vehicle technology. Chinese success shows what happens when product, manufacturing and supply chains, infrastructure, energy and policy are orchestrated as one system.”
Dr. Philipp Seidel, Principal, Arthur D. Little
Multi-Speed Market Evolution
The report establishes that the global shift toward electric transportation is progressing at different speeds through distinct pathways. Growth has accelerated across Europe, while developing economies such as Türkiye, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Brazil are gaining momentum. These markets rely on varied combinations of vehicle affordability, infrastructure expansion, and national industrial policies. In addition, plug-in hybrid and range-extended vehicles continue to serve as interim solutions in several regions.
Beyond Vehicle Technology
Competitiveness in the automotive sector has moved beyond standalone vehicle features. China sets the global benchmark by linking vehicle engineering, manufacturing scale, supply chains, software capabilities, charging networks, and regulatory incentives. Consequently, original equipment manufacturers are expanding into emerging markets by prioritizing system alignment and manufacturing speed over legacy brand recognition in the automotive industry.
Saudi Automotive Industrial Strategy
Arthur D. Little highlighted that Saudi Arabia is establishing the foundation for its domestic electric vehicle sector through targeted investments and infrastructure projects. The national fleet expanded with 857,000 new vehicles registered during 2025, marking a 3.6 percent increase compared to the previous year. Although electric models currently represent under 2 percent of the market, the country supports domestic production through economy initiatives such as CEER and investments in Lucid. The Kingdom aims to achieve an annual production capacity of 300,000 electric vehicles by 2030, supported by approximately 1,200 public charging points installed by the end of 2025 to advance overall electric mobility readiness.
