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

Russia: 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
down 30.0%
World rank
43rd
of 54 countries
All-time high
1.8%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 2016
Years of data
11
2015–2025

Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Russia, 2015–2025

00.511.522015202020252015: 0.003 %2016: 0.002 %2017: 0.002 %2018: 0.059 %2019: 0.053 %2020: 0.048 %2021: 0.047 %2022: 0.006 %2023: 0.044 %2024: 1.8 %2025: 1.2 %

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

Analysis

Russia recorded 1.2% for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in 2025.

The figure is down 30.0% on the previous year and up 36,674.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Russia peaked at 1.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2016.

That places Russia 43rd out of 54 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 5
2020s 0.5% 0.0% 1.8% 6

Countries ranked near Russia

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  4. 44 Japan 1.2% compare
  5. 45 Bulgaria 1.2% compare
  6. 46 Singapore 1.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Russia?
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Russia 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 Russia?
The highest recorded value was 1.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2016.
How does Russia rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
Russia ranks 43rd 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 Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 36,674.2%. 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 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
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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.