Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Sweden
Sweden: Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric was 57.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Sweden, 2010–2025
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 Sweden is 57.8%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Sweden peaked at 100.0% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 21.6%, in 2017.
Sweden ranks 43rd of 58 countries on this measure, 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.0% | — |
| 2011 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 29.0% | -71.0% |
| 2013 | 28.1% | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 26.1% | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 34.5% | +32.2% |
| 2016 | 22.5% | -34.8% |
| 2017 | 21.6% | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 24.4% | +13.1% |
| 2019 | 39.0% | +59.9% |
| 2020 | 29.8% | -23.7% |
| 2021 | 42.2% | +41.7% |
| 2022 | 58.9% | +39.5% |
| 2023 | 64.3% | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 59.9% | -6.9% |
| 2025 | 57.8% | -3.5% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 57.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 64.9%, 89% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 57.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.1%, 90% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.5% | 21.6% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.2% | 29.8% | 64.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More reference data data for Sweden
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2237 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9766 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Sweden?
- Share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric in Sweden was 57.8% 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.6% in 2017.
- How does Sweden rank for share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric?
- Sweden ranks 43rd out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of new electric cars that are fully battery-electric rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.