The data displays the worldwide number of battery electric vehicles from 2012 to 2017. There were some 1.9 million battery electric vehicles in use globally in 2017.
Number of electric vehicles in use
In light of 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 and plug-in hybrid vehicles include Tesla's Model S, Nissan’s Leaf and Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid. California-based Tesla Motors was among the first carmakers to assemble electric vehicles exclusively.
