Number of new electric cars sold in Russia
Russia: Number of new electric cars sold was 31,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new electric cars sold in Russia, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
Russia recorded 31,000 cars for number of new electric cars sold in 2025.
The figure is down 22.5% on the previous year and up 18,687.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in Russia peaked at 40,000 cars in 2024 and was at its lowest, 41 cars, in 2011.
Russia ranks 33rd 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.
Number of new electric cars sold in Russia, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 41 cars | — |
| 2012 | 49 cars | +19.5% |
| 2015 | 165 cars | +236.7% |
| 2016 | 372 cars | +125.5% |
| 2017 | 142 cars | -61.8% |
| 2018 | 1,140 cars | +702.8% |
| 2019 | 1,250 cars | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 1,490 cars | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 2,040 cars | +36.9% |
| 2022 | 797 cars | -60.9% |
| 2023 | 5,260 cars | +560.0% |
| 2024 | 40,000 cars | +660.5% |
| 2025 | 31,000 cars | -22.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 31,000 cars is below the median for high income countries, which is 42,000 cars, 74% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Russia's 31,000 cars is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,500 cars, 73% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 451.29 cars | 41 cars | 1,250 cars | 7 |
| 2020s | 13,431 cars | 797 cars | 40,000 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new electric cars sold in Russia?
- Number of new electric cars sold in Russia was 31,000 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 40,000 cars in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 41 cars in 2011.
- How does Russia rank for number of new electric cars sold?
- Russia ranks 33rd out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18,687.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.