Share of new cars sold that are electric in Switzerland

Switzerland: Share of new cars sold that are electric was 34.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
34.0%
Change on year
up 21.4%
World rank
15th
of 58 countries
All-time high
34.0%
in 2025
All-time low
0.1%
in 2011
Years of data
15
2011–2025

Share of new cars sold that are electric in Switzerland, 2011–2025

01020302011201820252011: 0.14 %2012: 0.23 %2013: 0.42 %2014: 0.94 %2015: 1.7 %2016: 1.9 %2017: 2.7 %2018: 3.2 %2019: 5.6 %2020: 14 %2021: 23 %2022: 26 %2023: 30 %2024: 28 %2025: 34 %

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 Switzerland is 34.0%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.4% on the previous year and up 1,900.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are electric in Switzerland peaked at 34.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2011.

That places Switzerland 15th out of 58 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.9% 0.1% 5.6% 9
2020s 25.8% 14.0% 34.0% 6

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 12 Singapore 37.0% compare
  2. 13 United Kingdom 35.0% compare
  3. 17 Austria 31.0% compare
  4. 18 Germany 30.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of new cars sold that are electric in Switzerland?
Share of new cars sold that are electric in Switzerland was 34.0% 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 Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 34.0% in 2025.
What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2011.
How does Switzerland rank for share of new cars sold that are electric?
Switzerland ranks 15th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of new cars sold that are electric rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,900.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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

Indicator
Share of new cars sold that are electric
Unit
%
Source
International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
58 places, 750 data points, 2010–2025
Last refreshed

Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.