Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Iceland
Iceland: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 20.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Iceland, 2012–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 20.7% for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in 2025.
The figure is up 26.5% on the previous year and up 1,645.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Iceland peaked at 37.7% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2012.
Iceland ranks 2nd 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.1% | — |
| 2013 | 0.3% | +173.7% |
| 2014 | 0.3% | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 1.2% | +289.5% |
| 2016 | 4.2% | +257.8% |
| 2017 | 10.1% | +139.2% |
| 2018 | 15.8% | +55.6% |
| 2019 | 16.8% | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 25.5% | +51.8% |
| 2021 | 37.7% | +48.0% |
| 2022 | 29.3% | -22.2% |
| 2023 | 13.7% | -53.1% |
| 2024 | 16.3% | +18.9% |
| 2025 | 20.7% | +26.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.1% | 0.1% | 16.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 23.9% | 13.7% | 37.7% | 6 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Iceland?
- Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Iceland was 20.7% 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 37.7% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2012.
- How does Iceland rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
- Iceland ranks 2nd 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 Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,645.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.