The global electric car market hit the accelerator pedal in 2021, with the total number of units sold more than doubling to 6.6 million, despite COVID-related disruption. As the transition to zero-emission motoring gathers pace, sales are expected to skyrocket even higher in the coming years. Tesla is top dog right now, but both established manufacturers and innovative start-ups are on its tail – and perhaps even ready to overtake.

Read on to get up to speed with the major players in this turbo-charged industry and discover who is leading the race. All dollar amounts in US dollars.