Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Switzerland
Switzerland: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 11.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Switzerland, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 11.2% for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in 2025. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.5% on the previous year and up 1,463.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Switzerland peaked at 11.2% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.
That places Switzerland 10th out of 54 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 9 |
| 2020s | 8.8% | 5.8% | 11.2% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Switzerland?
- Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Switzerland was 11.2% 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 11.2% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
- How does Switzerland rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
- Switzerland ranks 10th 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 Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,463.3%. 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 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.