Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Finland
Finland: Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric was 64.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Finland, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Finland is 64.3%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 8.1% on the previous year and up 76.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Finland peaked at 100.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 13.7%, in 2018.
That places Finland 33rd out of 58 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Finland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 100.0% | — |
| 2012 | 28.2% | -71.8% |
| 2013 | 22.7% | -19.3% |
| 2014 | 40.9% | +80.0% |
| 2015 | 36.4% | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 15.5% | -57.4% |
| 2017 | 16.1% | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 13.7% | -14.9% |
| 2019 | 24.1% | +75.1% |
| 2020 | 24.4% | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 33.3% | +36.5% |
| 2022 | 48.4% | +45.2% |
| 2023 | 62.5% | +29.2% |
| 2024 | 59.5% | -4.9% |
| 2025 | 64.3% | +8.1% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 64.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 64.9%, 99% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Finland's 64.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.1%, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.1% | 13.7% | 100.0% | 9 |
| 2020s | 48.7% | 24.4% | 64.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Finland?
- Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Finland was 64.3% in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 2011.
- What is the lowest share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.7% in 2018.
- How does Finland rank for share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric?
- Finland ranks 33rd out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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"Electric cars" often refer to both fully battery-electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Shown is the share of new electric cars sold that are fully battery-electric.