Global electric‑vehicle fleets have grown sharply, driven by policy incentives and the expansion of charging infrastructure. Below is a snapshot of the ten countries that, by the end of 2024, hold the largest EV fleets, measured by combined battery‑electric and plug‑in hybrid registrations.
Rank – Country – 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 tops the list with more than 20 million EVs, and in 2024 it added approximately 11 million new registrations, making electric vehicles about half of all car sales in the country. This surge is largely attributed to generous trade‑in bonuses, up to 20 000 yuan, and the dominance of local OEMs such as BYD and SAIC.
The United States is second, with roughly 7 million plug‑in vehicles, and saw 1.6 million sales in 2024, a growth of 10 % over the previous year. The expansion is fueled by federal tax incentives and ambitious infrastructure plans.
Germany is the largest European market after the U.S., with a fleet of 1.4 million EVs and more than 500 000 new battery‑electric registrations in 2023. Yet, the proportion of EVs in total car sales fell from 30 % in 2022 to roughly 25 % in 2023.
France is third in Europe, boasting a fleet above 790 000 vehicles since 2010 and backed by a government bonus‑mile scheme.
The United Kingdom records about 1.3 million electric cars on the road, and roughly a quarter of its new‑car sales were electrified in 2024.
Norway’s per‑capita penetration is the highest worldwide; approximately 900 000 EVs comprise the sixth‑largest fleet globally.
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 holds around 550 000 vehicles, and 39.8 % of new‑car sales in 2023 were electric.
Canada’s count is near 550 000, and electrical vehicles accounted for 9.4 % of its new‑car sales at the start of 2023.
South Korea has 500 000 plug‑in vehicles, and the share of electrified new cars stands at about 7 %, signalling substantial growth potential.