Battery electric vehicles in use - worldwide 2012-2019

There were almost 4.8 million battery electric vehicles in use globally in 2019. About 1.5 million new battery electric vehicles were added to the worldwide fleet in 2019.

Number of electric vehicles in use

In light of tightening environmental regulations and increasing worldwide acceptance of electric transmission vehicles, a growing number of automakers are intending to tap into the market for electric vehicles. The world’s best-selling battery electric vehicle is Tesla's Model 3. California-based Tesla Motors was among the first carmakers to assemble electric vehicles exclusively. In July 2014, Tesla and Panasonic paved the way for the construction and operation of the world's largest battery factory in the United States. In the first quarter of 2020, Tesla delivered roughly 88,400 vehicles worldwide.

China is ranked as the largest market for all-electric vehicles. The growing demand for electric cars in markets such as China, the United States, and Norway is often triggered by government incentives including subsidies, exemptions from tolls and parking fees.