Number of new electric cars sold in Netherlands
Netherlands: Number of new electric cars sold was 228,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new electric cars sold in Netherlands, 2010–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
In 2025, number of new electric cars sold in Netherlands stood at 228,000 cars. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 25.3% on the previous year and up 1,380.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in Netherlands peaked at 228,000 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 120 cars, in 2010.
Netherlands ranks 8th of 58 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 22,189 cars | 120 cars | 66,500 cars | 10 |
| 2020s | 142,333 cars | 87,000 cars | 228,000 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new electric cars sold in Netherlands?
- Number of new electric cars sold in Netherlands was 228,000 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 228,000 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 120 cars in 2010.
- How does Netherlands rank for number of new electric cars sold?
- Netherlands ranks 8th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,380.5%. 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 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.