Number of plug-in hybrid electric cars in use in Japan 2016-2022
In 2022, the number of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) of passenger cars in use in Japan reached approximately 174.23 thousand, increasing from 151.24 thousand in the preceding year. Plug-in hybrids were less popular than standard hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), which totaled more than 13 million in Japan.