Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Russia
Russia: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 19,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Russia, 2015–2025
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 Russia stood at 19,000 cars.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.1% on the previous year and up 34,445.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Russia peaked at 28,000 cars in 2024 and was at its lowest, 22 cars, in 2016.
Russia ranks 22nd of 54 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Russia, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 55 cars | — |
| 2016 | 22 cars | -60.0% |
| 2017 | 32 cars | +45.5% |
| 2018 | 1,000 cars | +3025.0% |
| 2019 | 900 cars | -10.0% |
| 2020 | 710 cars | -21.1% |
| 2021 | 740 cars | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 37 cars | -95.0% |
| 2023 | 460 cars | +1143.2% |
| 2024 | 28,000 cars | +5987.0% |
| 2025 | 19,000 cars | -32.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 19,000 cars is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,000 cars, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Russia's 19,000 cars is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,000 cars, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 401.8 cars | 22 cars | 1,000 cars | 5 |
| 2020s | 8,158 cars | 37 cars | 28,000 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Russia?
- Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Russia was 19,000 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 28,000 cars in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 cars in 2016.
- How does Russia rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
- Russia ranks 22nd out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34,445.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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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