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    Global Average EV Adoption Rate

    Last updated: February 6, 2026

    18%

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    Global EV adoption reached approximately 18% of new car sales in 2024. Norway leads at 92%, China at 38%, while many developing nations remain below 2%. Over 14 million EVs were sold globally in 2024.

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    Source: IEA

    Global Average EV Adoption Rate by Country

    Country Value (%) ↓Source
    Norway92OFV
    China38CAAM
    Netherlands31RDW
    Germany25KBA
    United Kingdom23SMMT
    France21CCFA
    South Korea12KAMA
    Canada11StatCan
    United States10DOE
    Australia9FCAI
    Brazil4Anfavea
    Japan3JAMA
    India2SIAM
    Saudi Arabia1GSTAT

    Why This Average Exists

    EV adoption rates indicate progress toward decarbonizing transport, which accounts for about 16% of global CO₂ emissions.

    Factors That Affect Global Average EV Adoption Rate

    • Government subsidies
    • Charging infrastructure
    • Battery costs
    • Fuel prices
    • Consumer awareness
    • Model availability

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    Methodology & Data Sources

    The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

    Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2024–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

    All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.

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