Where the most electric cars are bought
Data: full year 2025 · last checked Jun 21, 2026
Norway leads with 96.0 %, ahead of China (54.0) and United Kingdom (34.5).
| # | Market | Size | Region | EV share | FY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Norway | Europe | 96.0 % | 2025 | |
| 2 |  China | China | 54.0 % | 2025 | |
| 3 |  United Kingdom | Europe | 34.5 % | 2025 | |
| 4 |  Germany | Europe | 30.0 % | 2025 | |
| 5 |  France | Europe | 27.0 % | 2025 | |
| 6 |  Spain | Europe | 20.0 % | 2025 | |
| 7 |  Italy | Europe | 12.0 % | 2025 | |
| 8 |  United States | North America | 9.0 % | 2025 |
In 2020 one in twenty new cars was electric, in 2025 one in four. Every market is switching over at its own pace.
Methodology
Share of pure electric cars (BEV) plus plug-in hybrids (PHEV) among new cars per year, in percent. For China the NEV definition applies (BEV plus PHEV, in part including fuel cell); the pure BEV share is lower.
Term explained: What does ev share mean?
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Frequently asked questions
Which country has the highest EV share?
Norway leads with 96.0 %.
How is ev share measured here?
Share of pure electric cars (BEV) plus plug-in hybrids (PHEV) among new cars per year, in percent. For China the NEV definition applies (BEV plus PHEV, in part including fuel cell); the pure BEV share is lower.
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