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

Latest (2025)
1.2%
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
42nd
of 54 countries
All-time high
1.3%
in 2023
All-time low
0.0%
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2025

Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Colombia, 2013–2025

00.511.52013201920252013: 0 %2015: 0.001 %2016: 0.012 %2017: 0.028 %2018: 0.146 %2019: 0.208 %2020: 0.317 %2021: 0.937 %2022: 1.2 %2023: 1.3 %2024: 1.2 %2025: 1.2 %

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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  4. 43 Russia 1.2% compare
  5. 44 Japan 1.2% compare
  6. 45 Bulgaria 1.2% compare

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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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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
Last refreshed

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.