Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Belgium
Belgium: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 9.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Belgium, 2010–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 9.8% for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in 2025.
That represents a change of down 33.1% on the previous year and up 1,907.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Belgium peaked at 21.2% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
That places Belgium 16th 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.
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | +96.8% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | +2425.6% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -83.4% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | +1059.6% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | +256.5% |
| 2016 | 1.3% | +169.3% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | +61.8% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | -17.8% |
| 2019 | 1.6% | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 7.5% | +365.5% |
| 2021 | 12.2% | +62.5% |
| 2022 | 15.8% | +30.0% |
| 2023 | 21.2% | +34.3% |
| 2024 | 14.6% | -31.2% |
| 2025 | 9.8% | -33.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.5% | 7.5% | 21.2% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Belgium?
- Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Belgium was 9.8% 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 21.2% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does Belgium rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
- Belgium ranks 16th 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 Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,907.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.