Since the International Energy Agency released its latest Global EV Outlook, the momentum behind electric mobility has accelerated worldwide. This briefing highlights the top ten nations that possess the largest fleets of battery‑electric and plug‑in hybrid vehicles by the close of 2024.
Top 10 EV Fleets (millions of vehicles):
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 emerges as the clear leader, exceeding 20 million electric vehicles on its roads. The 2024 sales figure of 11 million units accounts for almost half of all cars sold locally, thanks to incentives such as trade‑in bonuses up to 20 000 yuan and the influence of OEMs BYD and SAIC.
The U.S. holds the second spot, with about 7 million plug‑in cars, and recorded 1.6 million sales in 2024, reflecting a 10 % increase over 2023. Growth is anchored by federal tax credits and a sweeping infrastructure strategy.
Germany’s battery‑electric and plug‑in fleet totals 1.4 million, and it logged more than 500 000 new battery‑electric registrations in 2023. Nevertheless, the penetration of EVs in total vehicle sales fell from 30 % in 2022 to roughly 25 % in 2023.
France is Europe’s third‑ranking nation, with one million plus vehicles since 2010 and government support through bonus‑mile programs.
The United Kingdom reaches about 1.3 million electric vehicles on roads; about one‑quarter of new vehicles sold there in 2024 were electrified.
Norway, with a population of just over five million, boasts the highest per‑capita EV density, recording about 900 000 units and ranking sixth in fleet size.
The Netherlands has an electric fleet nearing 560 000, and roughly 30 % of its new‑car sales in 2023 were plug‑in or battery‑electric.
Sweden’s fleet contains about 550 000 EVs, and nearly 40 % of its new‑car sales were electric at year‑end 2023.
Canada’s fleet approaches 550 000 vehicles, with 9.4 % of new‑car sales in early 2023 being charges.
South Korea closes the list with 500 000 plug‑in vehicles, and electrical cars make up about 7 % of its new‑car sales, showing room for expansion.