Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada

Canada: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 3.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3.8%
Change on year
down 9.2%
World rank
32nd
of 54 countries
All-time high
4.2%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 2011
Years of data
15
2011–2025

Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada, 2011–2025

012342011201820252011: 0.024 %2012: 0.095 %2013: 0.106 %2014: 0.158 %2015: 0.159 %2016: 0.419 %2017: 0.479 %2018: 1.3 %2019: 1.3 %2020: 1.2 %2021: 2.1 %2022: 2 %2023: 3.1 %2024: 4.2 %2025: 3.8 %

Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Canada recorded 3.8% for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.2% on the previous year and up 2,291.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada peaked at 4.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.

That places Canada 32nd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.4% 0.0% 1.3% 9
2020s 2.7% 1.2% 4.2% 6

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 29 Slovakia 4.4% compare
  2. 30 Turkey 4.4% compare
  3. 31 Mexico 4.1% compare
  4. 33 Australia 3.7% compare
  5. 34 Croatia 3.6% compare
  6. 35 Slovenia 3.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada?
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada was 3.8% in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 2024.
What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
How does Canada rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
Canada ranks 32nd out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,291.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid
Unit
%
Source
International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
54 places, 637 data points, 2010–2025
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Plug-in hybrids cars can run using an electric motor and rechargeable battery, or an internal combustion engine. Their battery is usually smaller than a fully battery-electric.