50+ Supercharged Electric Car Statistics You Should Know

King Richard III would have given his kingdom for just one horse. These days, you can get the power of hundreds of horses in a single rechargeable battery. So why aren’t we all rushing out to car dealerships to buy our own emissions-free vehicles? Well, in an age of nearly sentient robots, self-driving vehicles, and pizza-delivering drones, and ever increasing automation, it seems hard to get excited about a car that runs on a rechargeable battery. You should be, though. Electric car statistics show that these vehicles are quieter, cleaner, safer, and better for the environment. They’re not quite the flying cars we were promised on The Jetsons, but that doesn’t make them any less important.

Electric Car Industry Statistics

The first section of our electric car statistics will feature some general facts about electric cars, sales figures, electric car safety statistics, and current electric car trends. Some key takeaways: electric car sales are dropping globally, Tesla and Chinese brands are doing well, and, thanks to a range of electric car incentives, Norway remains the most EV-friendly country in the world.

1. There were 1.94 million electric car sales worldwide in 2019.

(InsideEVs)

2. Electric vehicle sales by year dropped 4% in 2019 compared to 2018.

(InsideEVs)

3. With more than 300,000 sales worldwide, Tesla Model 3 was the world’s top selling electric car in 2019.

(InsideEVs)

4. At $26,740, the Smart EQ Fortwo is the cheapest electric car on the market right now.

(US News)

5. With more than 89,000 sales by November, the BAIC EU-Series was the most popular electric vehicle in China and second-most popular electric car worldwide during 2019.

(Clean Technica)

6. Speaking of the top selling electric cars in the world, former champion Nissan LEAF came in fourth with just over 64,000 sales for the year up to November 2019.

(Clean Technica)

7. In terms of European electric cars, statistics show that the BMW 530e/Le (with over 46K sold) and the Renault Zoe (nearly 42K) were the most popular EV models during 2019.

(Clean Technica)

8. In the world’s largest car market, China, there were 1.21 million electric car sales during 2019.

(Clean Technica)

9. Nearly 330,000 electric cars were sold across the US in 2019.

(Edison Electric Institute)

10. 319,000 electric vehicles were sold in the EU during 2019.

(Guardian)

11. With nearly 90,000 annual sales by October 2019, Germany has overtaken Norway as the largest electric car market in Europe.

(EV Volumes)

12. Electric and hybrid vehicles account for 49.1% of all vehicle sales in Norway.

(Visual Capitalist)

13. By 2019, there were around 5.2 million electric car battery charging stations worldwide.

(Global EV Outlook 2019)

14. According to Tesla’s electric car fire statistics, the company’s vehicles are 10 times less likely to catch fire than petrol-based cars.

(Business Insider)

15. Electric car accident statistics show an interesting trend - luxury and SUV electrics cause 40% more accidents than their gas counterparts.

(Reuters)

16. Around 80% of energy consumed by electric cars comes from China.

(Global EV Outlook 2019)

17. NMC cathode batteries represent 28% of all electric car batteries and will cover more than half of the market by 2027.

(GreenCape)

Electric Car Adoption

This section of our electric car statistics will focus on adoption - what do people think about the electric vs gas car debate and what are the best electric cars worldwide. You will also find out more about the global electric car market share in 2020. In short - China is a dominant EV force, Germany has become Europe’s largest market for electric cars, and the majority of people who have converted to electric would not switch back.

18. In terms of sales, the top 10 electric cars of 2019 included three Japanese, three European, and two Chinese models, but America’s Tesla Model 3 took the top spot.

(Clean Technica)

19. China’s electric vehicle market share grew to 4.7% in 2019.

(Clean Technica)

20. With 49% year-on-year sales growth as of October, Germany recorded the largest expansion in EV market share in Europe during 2019.

(EV Volumes)

21. Germany, Norway, UK, France, and the Netherlands are currently the leading electric vehicle markets in Europe.

(EV Volumes)

22. Tesla (54%), Hyundai (37%), and Nissan (33%) are the top three electric car manufacturers of choice for battery-powered electric vehicle drivers in the UK.

(Clean Technica)

23. Only 18% of electric vehicle drivers in the UK and 19% in the States and Canada compared their car to a fuel vehicle before buying or leasing it.

(Clean Technica)

24. 29% of people with hybrid vehicles in the UK and 27% in the US and Canada compared them to fuel-based cars before deciding on a lease or purchase.

(Clean Technica)

25. 91% of US and Canadian electric vehicle owners would choose a battery electric vehicle (BEV) for their next car.

(Clean Technica)

26. 98% of people who own an electric car in the UK would pick a BEV as their next purchase or rental.

(Clean Technica)

27. Most owners of hybrid plug-in vehicles (74%) in the US and Canada would prefer buying or leasing a battery-powered electric car in the future.

(Clean Technica)

28. One in five people who own a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the US and Canada would buy or lease another hybrid car.

(Clean Technica)

29. Only 14% of PHEV owners in the UK would pick a hybrid vehicle again, while 72% would choose a BEV.

(Clean Technica)

30. 43% of PHEV drivers in the UK would choose a Tesla or Kia vehicle, while 36% would pick a Hyundai.

(Clean Technica)

Electric Car Statistics US

In this section of our electric vehicle statistics, we’ll focus specifically on electric car stats in the United States. You’ll find out how many electric cars there are in the US currently, how many Teslas have been sold, what is the best electric car manufacturer according to Americans, and a few other interesting electric car facts about one of the largest EV markets in the world. In short - five companies dominate the majority of sales, there are more than 1.5 million electric vehicles on the streets, and the industry recorded its highest sales in September of 2019.

31. There are currently nearly 1.5 million electric cars in the US.

(Edison Electric Institute)

32. Tesla, General Motors, Nissan, Ford, and Toyota combined accounted for nearly 80% of all US electric car sales in 2019.

(Edison Electric Institute)

33. September was a record month in 2019, with electric and hybrid cars accounting for 2.6% of all new vehicle sales in the US.

(Edison Electric Institute)

34. Tesla’s Model 3 sold nearly 159,000 units in the US during 2019.

(InsideEVs)

35. With over 23,000 sales, Toyota Prius Prime was the second-most popular electric vehicle in the US.

(InsideEVs)

36. Tesla sales numbers show that during 2019 the company had three models in the top 5 electric cars in the US: Model 3, Model X, and Model S.

(InsideEVs)

37. Only around 10% of people between 25-34 buy electric vehicles in the US.

(CNBC)

38. Over 70% of US electric car buyers make at least $100,000 a year.

(CNBC)

39. 20% of electric car owners in the US and Canada would choose Tesla Model 3 as their next vehicle, while 16% would choose a Tesla Model Y.

(Clean Technica)

40. With nearly 50,000 sales, December 2018 was the best month for EV sales in US history.

(InsideEVs)

Electric Car Pollution Statistics

This section of our electric car statistics is all about the environmental impact of using electric vehicles. When it comes to electric car emissions, statistics are clear - EVs leave a much smaller carbon footprint than vehicles running on gas. They will play a key role in decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels in the future, thus helping achieve global ecological goals in the new millenium.

41. 15% of all worldwide CO2 emissions come from the transport sector.

(GreenCape)

42. Compared to gas vehicles, electric cars have a 54% smaller carbon footprint.

(Edison Electric Institute)

43. With the help of electric car brands, Europe aims to reduce carbon emissions from new light commercial vehicles by 15% by 2025.

(International Council on Clean Transportation)

44. As the percentage of electric cars in the world gets higher, we could reduce the demand for oil by 127 million tonnes a year by 2030.

(Global EV Outlook)

Future of Electric Cars

The final section of our electric vehicle stats is all about predictions. You’ll get a look at the projected worth of the electric vehicle industry in the future, how the charging station market will grow, and so on. The key takeaway here is that large growth across all EV sectors is expected over the next 10 years, and by 2030 electric vehicles should become a mainstay of road transportation worldwide.

45. The electric car market will be worth $567 billion by 2025.

(Statista)

46. By 2030, electric cars will account for 70% of vehicles sold in China, 50% in Europe, and 30% of all car sales in the US and Canada.

(Global EV Outlook)

47. By 2025, electric vehicle production in the European Union will reach 4 million models per year.

(Transport Environment)

48. The EU’s electric car production is predicted to grow sixfold in the next five years, reaching more than a fifth of the EU’s overall car production volume by 2025.

(Transport Environment)

49. Electric car sales growth across the EU will see 540,000 new electric cars hit the market in 2020.

(Guardian)

50. Annual EV sales in the UK will grow to 131,000 in 2020.

(Guardian)

51. EV sales numbers will account for 5.5% of all UK car sales in 2020.

(Guardian)

52. It’s projected that charging stations will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 48.3% from 2019 to 2026.

(Data Bridge Research)