Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Iceland
Iceland: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 3,400 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Iceland, 2012–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
In 2025, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Iceland stood at 3,400 cars.
That represents a change of up 78.9% on the previous year and up 1,900.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Iceland peaked at 5,100 cars in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9 cars, in 2012.
That places Iceland 39th out of 54 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,014 cars | 9 cars | 2,900 cars | 8 |
| 2020s | 3,350 cars | 1,900 cars | 5,100 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Iceland?
- Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Iceland was 3,400 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,100 cars in 2022.
- What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 cars in 2012.
- How does Iceland rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
- Iceland ranks 39th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,900.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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