Share of new cars sold that are electric in Canada
Canada: Share of new cars sold that are electric was 11.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are electric in Canada, 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 cars sold that are electric in Canada is 11.0%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 35.3% on the previous year and up 2,344.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are electric in Canada peaked at 17.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.
Canada ranks 38th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 9 |
| 2020s | 10.2% | 4.2% | 17.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 35 Italy 13.0% compare
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- 40 United States 10.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are electric in Canada?
- Share of new cars sold that are electric in Canada was 11.0% in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 17.0% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
- How does Canada rank for share of new cars sold that are electric?
- Canada ranks 38th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of new cars sold that are electric rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,344.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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 cars sold that are electric. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.