Number of new electric cars sold in Finland

Finland: Number of new electric cars sold was 42,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
42,000 cars
Change on year
up 13.5%
World rank
31st
of 58 countries
All-time high
48,000 cars
in 2023
All-time low
30 cars
in 2011
Years of data
15
2011–2025

Number of new electric cars sold in Finland, 2011–2025

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2011201820252011: 30 cars2012: 181 cars2013: 220 cars2014: 440 cars2015: 660 cars2016: 1.4k cars2017: 3.1k cars2018: 5.7k cars2019: 7.9k cars2020: 17.2k cars2021: 30.0k cars2022: 31.0k cars2023: 48.0k cars2024: 37.0k cars2025: 42.0k cars

Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of new electric cars sold in Finland is 42,000 cars, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 13.5% on the previous year and up 6,263.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in Finland peaked at 48,000 cars in 2023 and was at its lowest, 30 cars, in 2011.

That places Finland 31st out of 58 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,181 cars 30 cars 7,900 cars 9
2020s 34,200 cars 17,200 cars 48,000 cars 6

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 28 Switzerland 79,000 cars compare
  2. 29 Malaysia 54,500 cars compare
  3. 32 United Arab Emirates 37,000 cars compare
  4. 33 Russia 31,000 cars compare
  5. 34 Philippines 30,000 cars compare

See the full ranking of 58 places →

More reference data data for Finland

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of new electric cars sold in Finland?
Number of new electric cars sold in Finland was 42,000 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 48,000 cars in 2023.
What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 30 cars in 2011.
How does Finland rank for number of new electric cars sold?
Finland ranks 31st out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is up 6,263.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of new electric cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of new electric cars sold
Unit
cars
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, 752 data points, 2010–2025
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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.