Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Italy
Italy: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 98,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Italy, 2013–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Italy is 98,000 cars, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 88.5% on the previous year and up 13,143.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Italy peaked at 98,000 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 180 cars, in 2013.
That places Italy 8th out of 54 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Italy, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 180 cars | — |
| 2014 | 340 cars | +88.9% |
| 2015 | 740 cars | +117.6% |
| 2016 | 1,300 cars | +75.7% |
| 2017 | 2,900 cars | +123.1% |
| 2018 | 4,700 cars | +62.1% |
| 2019 | 6,500 cars | +38.3% |
| 2020 | 27,000 cars | +315.4% |
| 2021 | 71,000 cars | +163.0% |
| 2022 | 65,000 cars | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 70,000 cars | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 52,000 cars | -25.7% |
| 2025 | 98,000 cars | +88.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 98,000 cars is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,000 cars, 6.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Italy's 98,000 cars is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,000 cars, 6.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,380 cars | 180 cars | 6,500 cars | 7 |
| 2020s | 63,833 cars | 27,000 cars | 98,000 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Italy?
- Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Italy was 98,000 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 98,000 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 180 cars in 2013.
- How does Italy rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
- Italy ranks 8th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13,143.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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