Introduction
For Post 84 our Climate Scorecard Country Managers provided an analysis of their country’s use of electric vehicles (EVs) and chargers. Their analysis includes a description of the number of EVs currently in use, the numbers in use five years ago, and the numbers predicted to be in use five and ten years into the future. Also included are estimates of the impact of EV usage on emission trends in each country. It is worth noting that most countries are experiencing a sharp spike in EV sales and usage – an encouraging trend.
The table below provides a summary of the status of EVs and chargers in each country. Full Country Reports also are provided below.
| Country | The Status of EV and Charger Use in Leading Greenhouse Gas Emitting Countries |
| Australia |
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| Brazil |
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| Canada |
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| China |
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| European Union |
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| France |
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| Germany |
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| India |
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| Indonesia |
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| Japan |
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| Mexico |
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| Nigeria |
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| Saudi Arabia |
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| South Africa |
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| Spain |
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| Turkey |
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| United Kingdom |
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| United States |
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Country Reports
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Legislation Mandates All New Vehicles Sold in Canada Must be 60% Electric by 2030 and Fully Electric by 2035
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EVs Expected to Make Up 15% of France’s Vehicle Consumption by 2029
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Germany’s electric vehicle (EV) market is set to grow significantly over the next decade, driven by technological innovation, government policy, and shifting consumer preferences for greener transport. This post explores key insights into the present and future of EV adoption in Germany, including trends in EV models, infrastructure developments, economic impacts, and projections for the…
High Import Duties, Limited Domestic Component Supply, and Underdeveloped Infrastructure Needs to be Addressed to Unlock Indonesia’s EV Potential
As of 2022 in Indonesia, there were approximately 28,000 EVs on the road, and in 2023, EV sales more than tripled compared to 2022. By the first half of 2024, nearly 40,000 units were sold, with a focus primarily on hybrid vehicles. As of January 2024, Indonesia had 2,704 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and…
Indian Government Sets Target to Achieve 30% Electrification of the Country’s Vehicle Fleet by 2030
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Japan’s EV Market Expected to Have Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.58% by 2030
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By 2035, Mexico Aims to Phase Out Fossil Fuel-Dependent Vehicles
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Insufficient Quantity of Charging Stations is Main Obstacle to Pure EV Use in Saudi Arabia
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South Africa’s Electric Vehicle Market Grows Despite Limited Supply and Challenges
In South Africa, there is a growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) available, however, they remain limited. The lack of local supply of EVs in South Africa is particularly in the entry- and midlevel market segments, with most available models competing in the high-end to niche segments. Few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were available on…
Spain is one of Europe’s Last Countries in the Queue for Electric Vehicles
As of 2024, there are approximately 340,000 electric vehicles in circulation in Spain, representing about 1.2% of the total vehicle fleet. Even though in 2018 there were no more than 54,000 electric vehicles, which is an increase of 630%, Spain is one of the last countries in the queue for electric vehicles in Europe. Source:…
EV Adoption in Turkey is Expected to Reach 20% or More of the Total Vehicle Fleet by 2034
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UK Government will Ban the Sale of New Petrol and Diesel Vehicles by 2030
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By 2030, 40% of Passenger Car Sales in the United States are Projected to be Electric Vehicles
In 2024, there were 2,531,206 electric vehicles in the United States, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). According to Edmunds.com, the percentage of cars that were hybrid, BEV, or PHEV, was 9.3% in 2023, out of 286 million cars on US roads that year. The most popular brand of electric…