According to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook, electric vehicles are reshaping global mobility. Asia hosts large fleets, while Europe and North America set record sales. This summary lists the ten nations that, as of the end of 2024, possess the largest electric‑vehicle fleets, expressed in combined battery‑electric and plug‑in hybrids.
Top 10 list (fleet size in 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 now leads with more than 20 million EVs on the road. In 2024 alone it sold approximately 11 million units, making electric vehicles roughly half of all cars sold in the country. Government incentives, such as trade‑in bonuses up to 20 000 yuan, have accelerated growth, with manufacturers like BYD and SAIC driving the surge.
The United States holds the second‑largest fleet, with about 7 million plug‑in vehicles. In 2024, sales reached 1.6 million, a modest 10 % rise over 2023. The country’s expansion is supported by federal tax credits and new infrastructure plans.
Germany is Europe’s largest EV market after the U.S. Its fleet totals 1.4 million battery‑electric and plug‑in hybrids, and it registered more than 500 000 new battery‑electric registrations in 2023. However, the share of EVs in total sales slipped from 30 % in 2022 to about 25 % in 2023.
France ranks third in Europe, with a fleet exceeding 790 000 vehicles since 2010 and a supportive government bonus‑mile system.
The United Kingdom follows with around 1.3 million EVs on roads; roughly a quarter of new car sales were electrified in 2024.
Norway, despite its small population, boasts the highest per‑capita EV penetration, with about 900 000 units and ranking sixth worldwide.
The Netherlands has about 560 000 EVs, and 30 % of its new‑car sales in 2023 were plug‑in or battery‑electric.
Sweden’s fleet contains about 550 000 vehicles, and 39.8 % of new‑car sales in 2023 were electric.
Canada’s fleet approaches 550 000 EVs, with 9.4 % of new‑car sales in early 2023 being electric.
South Korea rounds out the top ten; it has 500 000 plug‑in vehicles and an electrified share of roughly 7 % of new‑car sales, indicating significant potential for growth.
