Share of new cars sold that are electric in Iceland
Iceland: Share of new cars sold that are electric was 62.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are electric in Iceland, 2012–2025
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 Iceland is 62.0%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 44.2% on the previous year and up 1,489.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are electric in Iceland peaked at 71.0% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2012.
Iceland ranks 4th of 58 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 9.3% | 0.3% | 26.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 61.2% | 43.0% | 71.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are electric in Iceland?
- Share of new cars sold that are electric in Iceland was 62.0% 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 71.0% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2012.
- How does Iceland rank for share of new cars sold that are electric?
- Iceland ranks 4th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of new cars sold that are electric rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,489.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.