Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in China
China: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 20.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in China, 2010–2025
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 China stood at 20.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 6,290.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in China peaked at 20.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2012.
China ranks 4th of 54 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 China, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +131.4% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | +2884.7% |
| 2015 | 0.3% | +139.2% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | +30.2% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | +155.8% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 2.7% | +148.3% |
| 2022 | 7.2% | +167.8% |
| 2023 | 12.5% | +72.6% |
| 2024 | 20.8% | +66.4% |
| 2025 | 20.3% | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.8% | 1.1% | 20.8% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in China?
- Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in China was 20.3% 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 20.8% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2012.
- How does China rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
- China ranks 4th 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 China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,290.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.