Published Sep 23, 2024 · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Electric vehicle (EV) sales continued to grow in 2025, with electric cars accounting for one in four new cars sold globally. China remained the largest EV market, while Europe and the United States continued to account for major shares of global electric car sales.
Key EV Statistics Globally
Approximately 21 million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2025.
- Electric cars made up 25% of new car sales globally in 2025, up from 21% in 2024.
- China, Europe, and the United States remained the three largest electric car markets in 2025, with China accounting for the largest share of global electric car sales.
- China sold 13 million electric cars in 2025, Europe sold 4.2 million, and the United States sold 1.5 million.
- Chinese automakers supplied 60% of electric cars sold worldwide in 2025, while European and North American automakers each supplied about 15%.
Note: In IEA data, “electric cars” refers to battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Conventional hybrid vehicles are not included unless separately stated.
How many Electric Vehicles are sold each year?
Electric car sales reached 21 million globally in 2025, up from 17 million in 2024.
- This marked a 25% share of new cars sold globally in 2025, up from 21% in 2024.
- On average, about 403,846 electric cars were sold each week in 2025, based on IEA’s annual sales value divided by 52 weeks.
Annual Global Electric and Total Car Sales (2010–2025)
| Year | Electric Cars Sold | Non-Electric Cars Sold | Total Cars Sold | EV Sales Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,400 | 61,659,267 | 61,666,667 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 49,000 | 68,006,556 | 68,055,556 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 120,000 | 70,468,235 | 70,588,235 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 210,000 | 72,203,793 | 72,413,793 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 330,000 | 74,670,000 | 75,000,000 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 530,000 | 77,411,176 | 77,941,176 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 780,000 | 81,325,263 | 82,105,263 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1,200,000 | 84,514,286 | 85,714,286 | 1.40% |
| 2018 | 2,000,000 | 81,333,333 | 83,333,333 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2,100,000 | 75,677,778 | 77,777,778 | 2.70% |
| 2020 | 3,000,000 | 65,181,818 | 68,181,818 | 4.40% |
| 2021 | 6,600,000 | 64,367,742 | 70,967,742 | 9.30% |
| 2022 | 10,000,000 | 56,666,667 | 66,666,667 | 15.00% |
| 2023 | 14,000,000 | 63,777,778 | 77,777,778 | 18.00% |
| 2024 | 17,000,000 | 63,952,381 | 80,952,381 | 21.00% |
| 2025 | 21,000,000 | 63,000,000 | 84,000,000 | 25% |
Source · Note: Electric car sales and EV sales share are from IEA Global EV Outlook 2026 data. Total cars sold and non-electric cars sold are calculated from IEA electric car sales and EV sales share, so they should be treated as calculated values rather than directly reported totals.
Which countries led in Electric Car Sales in 2025?
China led the global electric car market in 2025, with 13 million electric cars sold.
- The United States sold 1.5 million electric cars in 2025.
- Europe sold 4.2 million electric cars in 2025; Germany sold 860,000, the United Kingdom sold 700,000, and France sold 450,000.
- In 2025, China reached a 53% electric car sales share, Europe reached 28%, and the United States reached 10%.
Which country had the highest percentage of EV sales in 2025?
- Norway remained the world leader in electric car adoption, with 97% of new car sales being electric in 2025.
- Denmark, Nepal, Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Finland also had electric car sales shares above 50% in 2025.
- China reached a 53% electric car sales share in 2025, while Vietnam reached 40% and the United Kingdom reached 35%.
Electric Car Sales and Non-Electric Car Sales by Country or Region in 2025
| Country or Region | Electric Cars Sold | Non-Electric Cars Sold | Total Cars Sold | EV Sales Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,000,000 | 11,528,302 | 24,528,302 | 53% |
| Europe | 4,200,000 | 10,800,000 | 15,000,000 | 28% |
| European Union | 2,900,000 | 7,840,741 | 10,740,741 | 27% |
| United States | 1,500,000 | 13,500,000 | 15,000,000 | 10% |
| Germany | 860,000 | 2,006,667 | 2,866,667 | 30% |
| United Kingdom | 700,000 | 1,300,000 | 2,000,000 | 35% |
| France | 450,000 | 1,280,769 | 1,730,769 | 26% |
| Norway | 170,000 | 5,258 | 175,258 | 97% |
| Türkiye | 240,000 | 850,909 | 1,090,909 | 22% |
| Korea | 220,000 | 1,780,000 | 2,000,000 | 11% |
| Thailand | 140,000 | 468,696 | 608,696 | 23% |
| India | 170,000 | 4,080,000 | 4,250,000 | 4% |
| Brazil | 180,000 | 1,820,000 | 2,000,000 | 9% |
| Mexico | 90,000 | 1,195,714 | 1,285,714 | 7% |
| Vietnam | 180,000 | 270,000 | 450,000 | 40% |
| Canada | 170,000 | 1,375,455 | 1,545,455 | 11% |
| Japan | 100,000 | 3,233,333 | 3,333,333 | 3% |
| Australia | 140,000 | 793,333 | 933,333 | 15% |
Source · Note: Electric car sales and EV sales share are from IEA Global EV Outlook 2026 data. Total cars sold and non-electric cars sold are calculated from IEA electric car sales and EV sales share, so they should be treated as calculated values rather than directly reported totals.
Are EV Sales dropping in some countries?
- While global electric car sales increased in 2025, some markets slowed or declined.
- In the United States, electric car sales declined from 1.6 million in 2024 to 1.5 million in 2025, while the electric car sales share stayed at 10%.
- In Canada, electric car sales declined from 250,000 in 2024 to 170,000 in 2025, and the electric car sales share fell from 17% to 11%.
- New Zealand remained below its earlier growth path after a sharp 2024 decline, even though electric car sales increased from 9,800 in 2024 to 12,000 in 2025.
Other Statistics
What Are the Future Projections for EV Sales?
Global electric car sales are expected to keep growing in 2026, though at a slower pace than the strongest post-pandemic growth years.
- IEA expects electric car sales to reach 23 million in 2026, accounting for close to 30% of all cars sold worldwide.
- This would be an increase from 21 million electric cars sold in 2025, when electric cars made up 25% of global new car sales.
- The 2026 estimate is based on market trends through the first quarter of 2026.
- China, Europe, and the United States are expected to remain the largest electric car markets, but growth rates may vary by region because of policy changes, affordability, charging access, and model availability.
Note: Electric cars include battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 2026 figure is an IEA near-term estimate, not a completed full-year sales total.
Sources
- IEA — Global EV Outlook and EV Data Explorer (2010–2026) · iea.org · background
