Share of new cars sold that are electric in China
China: Share of new cars sold that are electric was 53.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are electric in China, 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 cars sold that are electric in China is 53.0%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 4,718.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are electric in China peaked at 53.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
China ranks 8th of 58 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.6% | 5.7% | 53.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
More reference data data for China
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.66 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0991 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.15 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.06 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 132.6 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are electric in China?
- Share of new cars sold that are electric in China was 53.0% 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 53.0% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does China rank for share of new cars sold that are electric?
- China ranks 8th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of new cars sold that are electric rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,718.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.