Number of new electric cars sold in Japan
Japan: Number of new electric cars sold was 102,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new electric cars sold in Japan, 2010–2025
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 Japan is 102,000 cars, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 325.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in Japan peaked at 140,000 cars in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,400 cars, in 2010.
Japan ranks 22nd of 58 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29,182 cars | 2,400 cars | 54,000 cars | 10 |
| 2020s | 86,167 cars | 30,000 cars | 140,000 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new electric cars sold in Japan?
- Number of new electric cars sold in Japan was 102,000 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 140,000 cars in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,400 cars in 2010.
- How does Japan rank for number of new electric cars sold?
- Japan ranks 22nd out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 325.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.