A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

Japan’s electric vehicle sales surpassed 100,000 units for the first time in 2026, according to a First Squawk report. The milestone marks the country’s first six-figure annual EV volume, though the article provides no further breakdown by brand, model, or powertrain type. It matters as a signal that EV adoption is scaling in a market long seen as lagging behind China, Europe, and the US, where domestic automakers have leaned heavily on hybrids. What to watch next is whether the 100,000-unit level proves a one-off or a sustained baseline, and how much of the volume comes from battery-electric versus plug-in hybrid models.