Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Japan
Japan: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 1.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Japan, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Japan is 1.2%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 256.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Japan peaked at 1.3% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.
Japan ranks 44th of 54 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Japan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.2% | +67890.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 0.3% | +13.4% |
| 2015 | 0.3% | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -31.7% |
| 2017 | 0.8% | +246.1% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | -36.8% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | -17.9% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | +59.3% |
| 2022 | 1.1% | +78.8% |
| 2023 | 1.3% | +18.5% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | -10.1% |
| 2025 | 1.2% | +3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Japan?
- Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Japan was 1.2% 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
- How does Japan rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
- Japan ranks 44th 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 Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 256.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.