- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 05 May 2025 06:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Countries With The Highest Electric Vehicle Users: Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular around the world as people look for smoother and more environmentally friendly ways to travel. Additionally, nations and their government are implementing sustainable and eco-friendly ways to promote their transportation by assisting in the form of tax breaks, charging stations, and laws that encourage electric vehicles. In 2023, the number of electric vehicles on the road increased significantly in many nations. In terms of EV use, nations like China, the US, Germany and Norway are setting the standard. When compared to other vehicle sales, Norway had the largest percentage of EVs, while China sold the most EVs.
In terms of adopting electric vehicles, European countries like Sweden, France and the Netherlands are also making significant strides. These nations are concentrating on promoting green energy and lowering pollution. According to 2023 sales and the percentage of their vehicle market that is made up of electric vehicles, the top 10 nations with the greatest number of EV users will be examined in this article.
Top 10 Countries With Highest Number Of Electric Vehicle Users
| Rank | Country | BEV sales (As of 2023) | FCEV sales (As of 2023) | Phev sales (As of 2023) | EV sales share (as of 2023) |
| 1. | China | 5,400,000 | 520 | 2,700,000 | 38% |
| 2. | United States | 1,100,000 | 3,000 | 290,000 | 9.5% |
| 3. | Germany | 520,000 | 260 | 180,000 | 24% |
| 4. | United Kingdom | 310,000 | 25 | 140,000 | 24% |
| 5. | France | 310,000 | 310 | 160,000 | 25% |
| 6. | Canada | 130,000 | 13 | 41,000 | 13% |
| 7. | South Korea | 120,000 | 4,300 | 12,000 | 7.9% |
| 8. | Netherlands | 110,000 | 40 | 46,000 | 44% |
| 9. | Sweden | 110,000 | 2 | 61,000 | 60% |
| 10. | Norway | 100,000 | 6 | 10,000 | 93% |
Sources: World Population Review
BEV: Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles
FCEV: Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
PHEV: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
1. China
China leads the world in electric vehicle adoption, with around 5.4 million EVs sold in 2023. The country has heavily invested in EV infrastructure and manufacturing, with brands like BYD and NIO leading the market. Government support and a growing eco-conscious population have made EVs a popular choice.
2. United States
Tesla remains a dominant player, and the government continues to support EV adoption with incentives and charging infrastructure development. The EV market is growing steadily across major states like California and Texas.
3. Germany
As a major car manufacturing hub, brands like BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz are pushing EV innovations. Supportive policies and rising environmental awareness have boosted the shift to electric mobility. Germany saw 520,000 EV sales in 2023.
4. United Kingdom
With the government’s goal to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2035, EV adoption is rising quickly. British roads are increasingly populated with electric models from Tesla, Nissan and MG. The UK recorded 310,000 EV sales in 2023, also reaching a 24% EV market share
5. France
The country supports EV users with tax benefits and subsidies. French brands like Renault and Peugeot are playing a key role in this transition. France matched the UK with 310,000 EVs sold in 2023
6. Canada
The government offers strong incentives and aims to make all light-duty car sales electric by 2035. Urban areas like Vancouver and Toronto lead in EV adoption. Canada saw 130,000 electric vehicles sold in 2023.
7. South Korea
Brands like Hyundai and Kia are at the forefront of EV innovation. Although still growing, the EV market is expected to expand rapidly in the coming years.
8. Netherlands
With one of the best charging networks in Europe, the country supports EV use through tax benefits and city-friendly driving policies. The Netherlands had 110,000 EV sales in 2023.
9. Sweden
Known for its green energy focus, Sweden supports electric mobility with generous subsidies and easy access to charging stations. Volvo and Polestar are prominent names here. Sweden recorded 110,000 EVs sold in 2023, with a strong 60% EV share.
10. Norway
Norway continues to set the global standard and is the top country with the highest electric vehicle sales that accounting for 93% of total electric vehicle sales. Due to tax exemptions, free parking and toll-free driving for EVs, the country is almost fully electrified in private transport.
Know Where India Stands In The World In Electric Vehicle Use
India is ranked 14th in the world for electric vehicle (EV) use, according to World Population Review. The country has around 82,000 battery-powered EVs and 270 plug-in hybrid EVs. However, EVs make up only 2% of total vehicle use. This shows India is growing in EV adoption but still has a long way to go.