Top Trends of 2025 - Part 1

Hi ZipLawyer! Wouldn't it be nice to know the key business trends coming up in 2025 plus how to discuss them in interviews?

Well, that's exactly what we've got for you today. Use them to impress in applications, interviews and ACs!

Here’s what we’re serving today:

• 🚗 Automotive: EVs time?
• 🔋 Energy: Which energy will dominate?
• 💸 Finance: Interest rates, regs and climate

EV Full Power

The Trend: Electric vehicles (EVs) have had a rough year in 2024 but that could all change as they are expected to dominate the automotive market in 2025. Markets like China, India, and Indonesia will lead the charge, while Western automakers ramp up their efforts to compete.

Why it's happening

• Boom in EV-Friendly Regions: China is surging ahead, accounting for half of global EV sales in 2025. Its local giants like BYD are expanding aggressively, with plans to sell 1 million vehicles outside China. Vietnam’s VinFast is also eyeing high-growth markets like India and Indonesia, where demand for affordable, eco-friendly cars is rising.
• Supportive Policies and Zero-Emission Zones: Cities worldwide are tightening emissions regulations. Stockholm will lead by banning petrol and diesel cars in its city center, while countries like Norway aim to make all new cars emission-free by 2025. Although the EU has delayed its Euro 7 standards (a new regulation that establishes stricter emission limits for road vehicles), cities and emerging economies are driving demand for greener transport.
• Western Automakers Strike Back: Companies like Volkswagen and Tesla are doubling down on affordable EV models to challenge Asian dominance. Toyota is making waves with its self-driving EV debut in China, while other automakers are navigating higher tariffs and tighter local-content rules by investing in local battery and semiconductor plants.

How does this impact Law Firms?