Countries with the most and least electric cars

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining serious momentum worldwide as countries strive for more sustainable transport. In just five years, the number of EVs on the road surged to over 27 million by 2023—a dramatic rise from earlier numbers.

China is at the forefront, with Norway, Sweden, and Germany setting a strong pace in Europe, while the US is catching up, too. But it’s not only global giants leading the shift; smaller nations are also stepping up, integrating EVs into their transport systems and showing that size doesn’t limit impact.

From major players to smaller trailblazers, the electric revolution is reshaping how the world moves. Click through the following gallery to see which countries are steering the future of driving (and which could use a push).

Venezuela’s EV standstill

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

While precise national statistics are scarce, Venezuela lags in EV adoption with almost zero sales, held back by economic crisis, hyperinflation, fuel subsidies, and little investment in charging infrastructure or government incentives.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

Bosnia and Herzegovina has approximately 559 electric vehicles in 2025, up from 243 in 2022. EVs still represent less than 0.05% of the country’s total car fleet, indicating that the transition to electric mobility is only just beginning.

Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

With under 1% EV market share, Egypt’s shift to electric is slowed by few incentives, scarce charging stations, and a strong dependence on fossil fuels.

Bangladesh’s slow EV start

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

Bangladesh’s EV market hovers around 1%, held back by limited infrastructure, affordability challenges, no local production, and minimal government support.

Germany’s EV momentum

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

As of January 1, 2025, Germany had approximately 1.65 million electric vehicles registered, accounting for just 3,3% of the country’s total car fleet. While still a small share, it reflects a slow but steady shift toward greener mobility.

India’s cleaner transportation

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

India’s EV market is charging ahead, expected to reach 7.5% by the end of 2025 (a staggering 117% jump from 2024) as the country embraces cleaner transportation.

US EV market on the rise

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

The US electric vehicle market is also accelerating, expected to hit an 11.2% share by the end of 2025, a 36% jump from 2024, as more Americans embrace electric driving.

Thailand’s steady EV growth

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

In Q1 2024, electric vehicles made up 14% of new car sales in Thailand, signaling steady growth as the country shifts toward greener transportation options.

France’s electric step forward

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

France’s EV market is gaining ground, with electric vehicles capturing 19.4% of new car sales in January 2025, which is a clear sign the country is accelerating its move toward greener driving.

Portugal’s wind of change

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

Portugal hit a new high in January 2025, with battery-electric vehicles claiming 22.5% of new car sales, showcasing the country’s fast-growing embrace of electric driving.

Sweden's green revolution

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

Sweden's battery-electric vehicles accounted for 28.8% of new car registrations in January 2025, reflecting steady progress toward cleaner driving.

UK’s electric surge

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

Electric vehicles in the UK hit 47.3% market share in May 2025, boosted by expanding charging networks. The £10 million (US$13.5 million) LEVI pilot targets 1,000 new local charge points across England, fueling the UK’s growing electric momentum.

China’s electric leap

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

China takes the second place in the EV race: electric cars made up nearly half of all its 2024 sales. Even more impressive? The country bought 65% of all electric vehicles sold globally that year.

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

With EV tax breaks extended to 2027 and trade-in grants running through 2025, China’s giving drivers plenty of reasons to plug in. At this pace, electric cars could make up 80% of all sales by 2030.

Norway’s EV dominance

Countries with the most and least electric vehicles, Venezuela’s EV standstill, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EV gap, Egypt’s dependence on fossil fuels, Bangladesh’s slow EV start, Germany’s EV momentum, India’s cleaner transportation, US EV market on the rise, Thailand’s steady EV growth, France’s electric step forward, Portugal’s wind of change, Sweden's green revolution, UK’s electric surge, China’s electric leap, Norway’s EV dominance

Norway also keeps its EV edge with perks like half-price road tolls and cheaper parking. These clever, long-standing policies have put the country over a decade ahead of the rest of the world in the electric car game.

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