The global automaker rating 2022: who is leading the transition to electric vehicles?

The Global Automaker Rating 2022 is a definitive look at how global automakers rate in the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Tesla and BYD are at the top of the ratings in this first edition of the in-depth analysis. The study evaluated the top 20 manufacturers in the world based on their sales, actions, and ZEV strategies in six major global markets. All five manufacturers headquartered in Japan and Tata, headquartered in India, are at the bottom of our rating. However, most automakers score well on at least one metric; this reflects the complexity and breadth of the ZEV transition and the different approaches automakers are taking in the transition. The ICCT’s analyses of vehicles are based on new light-duty sales in 2022; the analysis of each manufacturer’s current actions and forward-looking strategies are based on information collected through the end of 2022. The study crafted ICCT’s 10 custom-built metrics with an eye toward tracking progress over time, and the rating will be updated annually.