Number of new electric cars sold in Switzerland
Switzerland: Number of new electric cars sold was 79,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new electric cars sold in Switzerland, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 79,000 cars for number of new electric cars sold in 2025. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.9% on the previous year and up 1,286.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in Switzerland peaked at 79,000 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 441 cars, in 2011.
That places Switzerland 28th 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.
Number of new electric cars sold in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 441 cars | — |
| 2012 | 740 cars | +67.8% |
| 2013 | 1,370 cars | +85.1% |
| 2014 | 2,900 cars | +111.7% |
| 2015 | 5,700 cars | +96.6% |
| 2016 | 6,100 cars | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 8,400 cars | +37.7% |
| 2018 | 9,500 cars | +13.1% |
| 2019 | 17,300 cars | +82.1% |
| 2020 | 34,000 cars | +96.5% |
| 2021 | 54,000 cars | +58.8% |
| 2022 | 59,000 cars | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 76,000 cars | +28.8% |
| 2024 | 67,000 cars | -11.8% |
| 2025 | 79,000 cars | +17.9% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 79,000 cars is above the median for high income countries, which is 42,000 cars, 1.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 79,000 cars is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,500 cars, 1.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,828 cars | 441 cars | 17,300 cars | 9 |
| 2020s | 61,500 cars | 34,000 cars | 79,000 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new electric cars sold in Switzerland?
- Number of new electric cars sold in Switzerland was 79,000 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 79,000 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 441 cars in 2011.
- How does Switzerland rank for number of new electric cars sold?
- Switzerland ranks 28th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,286.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.