Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada
Canada: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 3.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada stood at 3.8%.
The figure is down 9.2% on the previous year and up 2,291.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada peaked at 4.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.
That places Canada 32nd 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.1% | +300.7% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | +48.3% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | +164.0% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 1.3% | +179.0% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 2.1% | +78.7% |
| 2022 | 2.0% | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 3.1% | +57.2% |
| 2024 | 4.2% | +34.2% |
| 2025 | 3.8% | -9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.7% | 1.2% | 4.2% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada?
- Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Canada was 3.8% 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
- How does Canada rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
- Canada ranks 32nd 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 Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,291.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.