Number of new electric cars sold in New Zealand
New Zealand: Number of new electric cars sold was 11,600 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new electric cars sold in New Zealand, 2010–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 11,600 cars for number of new electric cars sold in 2025.
That represents a change of up 19.6% on the previous year and up 2,220.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in New Zealand peaked at 30,000 cars in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10 cars, in 2010.
New Zealand ranks 43rd 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 | 1,839 cars | 10 cars | 6,900 cars | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,867 cars | 5,400 cars | 30,000 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new electric cars sold in New Zealand?
- Number of new electric cars sold in New Zealand was 11,600 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 30,000 cars in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 cars in 2010.
- How does New Zealand rank for number of new electric cars sold?
- New Zealand ranks 43rd out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,220.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.