Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Japan
Japan: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 41,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Japan, 2011–2025
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 Japan stood at 41,000 cars.
The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 192.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Japan peaked at 52,000 cars in 2023 and was at its lowest, 15 cars, in 2011.
Japan ranks 14th 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.
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Japan, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 15 cars | — |
| 2012 | 11,000 cars | +73233.3% |
| 2013 | 14,000 cars | +27.3% |
| 2014 | 16,000 cars | +14.3% |
| 2015 | 14,000 cars | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 9,400 cars | -32.9% |
| 2017 | 36,000 cars | +283.0% |
| 2018 | 23,000 cars | -36.1% |
| 2019 | 18,000 cars | -21.7% |
| 2020 | 15,000 cars | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 23,000 cars | +53.3% |
| 2022 | 38,000 cars | +65.2% |
| 2023 | 52,000 cars | +36.8% |
| 2024 | 43,000 cars | -17.3% |
| 2025 | 41,000 cars | -4.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 41,000 cars is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,000 cars, 2.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Japan's 41,000 cars is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16,000 cars, 2.6× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +73233.3% | 15 cars | 11,000 cars |
| 2017 | +283.0% | 9,400 cars | 36,000 cars |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15,713 cars | 15 cars | 36,000 cars | 9 |
| 2020s | 35,333 cars | 15,000 cars | 52,000 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More reference data data for Japan
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Japan?
- Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Japan was 41,000 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 52,000 cars in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 cars in 2011.
- How does Japan rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
- Japan ranks 14th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 192.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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