Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Canada
Canada: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 58,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Canada, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
Canada recorded 58,000 cars for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 2,316.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Canada peaked at 62,000 cars in 2024 and was at its lowest, 300 cars, in 2011.
Canada ranks 11th of 54 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 | 6,911 cars | 300 cars | 21,000 cars | 9 |
| 2020s | 37,833 cars | 14,000 cars | 62,000 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Canada?
- Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Canada was 58,000 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 62,000 cars in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 300 cars in 2011.
- How does Canada rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
- Canada ranks 11th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,316.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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 fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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New fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid sales each year.