Share of new cars sold that are electric in Netherlands
Netherlands: Share of new cars sold that are electric was 58.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are electric in Netherlands, 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 Netherlands is 58.0%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 20.8% on the previous year and up 1,557.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are electric in Netherlands peaked at 58.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
That places Netherlands 6th out of 58 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 5.3% | 0.0% | 15.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.8% | 25.0% | 58.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are electric in Netherlands?
- Share of new cars sold that are electric in Netherlands was 58.0% 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 58.0% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does Netherlands rank for share of new cars sold that are electric?
- Netherlands ranks 6th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of new cars sold that are electric rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,557.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.