Iceland has become the world leader in the growth rate of the market for electric vehicles and hybrid models (PHEV or plug-hybrids, cars with electric motors and internal combustion engines). In 2017, there was recorded an increase in sales at a level of + 248%, according to e-move. High growth rates of the electric vehicle market were also demonstrated by Japan (+ 149%), Portugal (+ 126%), Germany (+ 108%). The world leader in sales of electric cars and hybrids for the second consecutive year remains China - more than 600 thousand. units. (+ 72%). In Europe in 2017 sold 307 thousand. Such cars (+ 38%), in the USA - about 200 thousand. (+ 27%). In general, in the world in 2017 sold more than 1.2 million electric vehicles and PHEV, which is 57% more than in 2016. Electric vehicles in this volume occupied 66%, plug-hybrids - 34%. The sales of electric cars and hybrids in December of last year. In just a month, more than 170 thousand. such cars, however their share in the general market of cars while is insignificant - only 2%. If the market growth rates continue, in 2018 there will be sold about 1.9 million electric vehicles and PHEV.

Original article: Iceland entered the world leaders in the pace of growth of purchases of electric vehicles.