These Countries Are Adopting Electric Vehicles the Fastest

Electric vehicle sales have been growing exponentially due to falling costs, improving technology and government support. Globally, 22% of passenger vehicles sold in 2024 were electric. That's 8 times higher than it was just five years earlier.

But which countries are leading the pack? In terms of total passenger EV sales, China is the clear leader, with 11.3 million in 2024. It's followed by the United States (1.5 million), Germany (570,000), the U.K. (550,000) and France (450,000).

However, the picture changes when you look at EV sales as a share of all car sales. This gives a better idea of which countries are succeeding at electrifying their auto markets the fastest.

According to the International Energy Agency, the top six countries with the highest share of EV sales are Norway (electric vehicles made up 92% of passenger vehicle sales in 2024), Sweden (58%), Denmark (56%), Finland (50%), and the Netherlands and China (tied at 48%). Notably, this makes China a leader in both total volume and share of EV sales. Meanwhile, the United States ranks much lower, with EVs at just 10% of passenger car sales.