Ireland vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid over time
- Ireland
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 15.0% against 11.5% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 3.5%.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2015 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 6th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 9th of 54 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 8.6% | 7.4% | 1.3% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid, Ireland or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Ireland, at 15.0% against 11.5% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid between Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 3.5%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
- Ireland ranks 6th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 9th of 54 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Plug-in hybrids cars can run using an electric motor and rechargeable battery, or an internal combustion engine. Their battery is usually smaller than a fully battery-electric.