Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Switzerland
Switzerland: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 26,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Switzerland, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 26,000 cars for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in 2025. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 23.8% on the previous year and up 983.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Switzerland peaked at 26,000 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 41 cars, in 2011.
Switzerland ranks 21st 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 41 cars | — |
| 2012 | 400 cars | +875.6% |
| 2013 | 170 cars | -57.5% |
| 2014 | 200 cars | +17.6% |
| 2015 | 2,400 cars | +1100.0% |
| 2016 | 2,800 cars | +16.7% |
| 2017 | 3,600 cars | +28.6% |
| 2018 | 4,400 cars | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 4,300 cars | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 14,000 cars | +225.6% |
| 2021 | 22,000 cars | +57.1% |
| 2022 | 19,000 cars | -13.6% |
| 2023 | 23,000 cars | +21.1% |
| 2024 | 21,000 cars | -8.7% |
| 2025 | 26,000 cars | +23.8% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 26,000 cars is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,000 cars, 1.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 26,000 cars is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,000 cars, 1.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1100.0% | 200 cars | 2,400 cars |
| 2012 | +875.6% | 41 cars | 400 cars |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,035 cars | 41 cars | 4,400 cars | 9 |
| 2020s | 20,833 cars | 14,000 cars | 26,000 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Switzerland?
- Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Switzerland was 26,000 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 26,000 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 41 cars in 2011.
- How does Switzerland rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
- Switzerland ranks 21st out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 983.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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