Title: Electric Car Statistics and Facts 2021 | Policy Advice
Headings: Electric Car Statistics in the US and Abroad
Electric Car Statistics in the US and Abroad
Electric Car Statistics and Facts (Editor’s Pick)
Electric Car Statistics Worldwide
1. The latest report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows that by 2040, 58% of global passenger vehicle sales will come from electric vehicles. At the same time, they will make up less than 33% of all the cars on the road.
2. Batteries make up about 40% of the value of an electric car, and China currently controls two-thirds of the worldwide cell manufacturing industry.
3. China is the largest growth contributor to global plug-in sales
4. Norway has the largest EV usage of all countries
5. The US sold 328,118 electric cars in 2018
6. By 2024, the electric vehicle charging station market is expected to reach a CAGR of 38%
7. By 2030, there will be around 4 million EVs in California alone
US EV Car Sales and Market Share by State
US Electric Car Statistics
8. Tesla is the major contributing factor to the market growth of EVs in the US
9. Toyota Camry aced the list of top 5 best-selling EVs in the US
10. In 2018, the US saw one million registered electric cars on the road
Electric Vehicle Sales By Year
11. China took the plug-in vehicle market by storm with approximately 645,000 units sold in the first half of 2019 alone
12. By 2030, Japan will see an estimated 210,000 EVs on the road out of a projected total of five million cars sold
Electric Car Usage Statistics
13. The Netherlands is the nation with the most charging stations. As of February 2020, it has more than 37,000 public charging stations or one station per 459 inhabitants.
14. California’s air-quality standards are driving the increasing US sales of EVs
15. 13. 70% of US drivers are on the road for less than 60 miles every weekday
16. Not all-electric vehicles you see on the road are the same
17. 10% of American EV buyers are in the 25–34 age group
Source: CNBC
18. Nissan Leaf could be a viable option for budget cars with a starting cost of just $29,990, electric cars statistics reveal.
Starting Cost for Popular Electric Cars in the US
Electric Car Safety Statistics
19. Electric vehicles are less likely to roll over than conventional ones during crashes
20. Electric vehicles undergo rigorous safety testing and are required to meet the same safety standards as traditional cars
21. The Tesla Model X was recently involved in an EV fire incident in Pittsburgh
Electric Cars and The Insurance Industry
FAQs
1. What percentage of cars are electric?
2. How many people own electric cars?
3. Which country uses the most electric cars?
4. Is an electric car worth it?
5. Which electric car is the cheapest?
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Content: As of February 2020, it has more than 37,000 public charging stations or one station per 459 inhabitants. With the mounting demand in the Netherlands for fully electric vehicles, the building of new EV charging stations is merely a part of this trend. Due to the nation’s plans for electric vehicle growth, the Netherlands has invested in an infrastructure that supports plug-in electric vehicles. Source: BMW
14. California’s air-quality standards are driving the increasing US sales of EVs
California has a set of laws and incentives for EV users within the state; the most popular thus far is the provision of rebates for the replacement of vehicle components for electric and hybrid cars. In order to achieve fewer overall emissions, nine other states have also adopted the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standards and this is also expected to contribute to the electric car sales growth in America. Source: Consumer Reports
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