Electric mobility growth is reshaping global transport. According to the latest IEA Global EV Outlook, the following countries hold the largest fleets of battery‑electric and plug‑in hybrid vehicles at the end of 2024:
| Rank | Country | EV Fleet (millions) |
|——|———|———————|
| 1 | China | 20.4 |
| 2 | United States | 7.0 |
| 3 | Germany | 1.4 |
| 4 | France | 1.314 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 1.3 |
| 6 | Norway | 0.9 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 0.56 |
| 8 | Sweden | 0.55 |
| 9 | Canada | 0.55 |
| 10 | South Korea | 0.5 |
China leads with a fleet surpassing 20 million vehicles. In 2024 the country sold about 11 million new EVs, capturing nearly 50 % of all car sales. The surge follows trade‑in bonuses up to 20 000 yuan and the dominance of manufacturers like BYD and SAIC.
The United States holds the second‑largest fleet of roughly 7 million plug‑in vehicles. Sales reached 1.6 million units in 2024, representing a 10 % year‑on‑year growth, underpinned by federal tax incentives and ambitious infrastructure commitments.
Germany’s fleet contains 1.4 million EVs, with more than half a million new battery‑electric registrations in 2023. Yet the share of EVs in overall sales declined from 30 % in 2022 to about 25 % in 2023.
France sits third in Europe, offering a fleet of over 790 000 vehicles since 2010 and benefiting from a government bonus‑mile scheme.
The United Kingdom has about 1.3 million electric cars, making up roughly a quarter of its new‑car sales in 2024.
Norway’s small population notwithstanding, it records about 900 000 EVs—the highest per‑capita penetration worldwide.
The Netherlands possesses near 560 000 EVs, and 30 % of new‑car sales in 2023 were electric.
Sweden’s fleet holds 550 000 vehicles, and 39.8 % of new‑car sales were electric at the end of 2023.
Canada’s fleet approaches 550 000, with 9.4 % of new‑car sales early 2023 being electrified.
South Korea has 500 000 plug‑in vehicles; the electrified share of new‑car sales stands at roughly 7 %, indicating strong growth prospects.