Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Colombia
Colombia: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 1.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Colombia, 2013–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 1.2% for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 102,367.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Colombia peaked at 1.3% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2013.
Colombia ranks 42nd of 54 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | +190.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | +871.1% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | +137.4% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | +421.3% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | +42.7% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | +52.4% |
| 2021 | 0.9% | +195.2% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | +31.0% |
| 2023 | 1.3% | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | -5.2% |
| 2025 | 1.2% | +2.1% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 1.2% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.0%, 41% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 1.2% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.5%, 85% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Colombia?
- Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Colombia was 1.2% 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2013.
- How does Colombia rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
- Colombia ranks 42nd 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 Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102,367.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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
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.