Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining serious momentum worldwide as countries strive for more sustainable transport. In just five years, the number of EVs on the road surged to over 27 million by 2023—a dramatic rise from earlier numbers.
China is at the forefront, with Norway, Sweden, and Germany setting a strong pace in Europe, while the US is catching up, too. But it’s not only global giants leading the shift; smaller nations are also stepping up, integrating EVs into their transport systems and showing that size doesn’t limit impact.
From major players to smaller trailblazers, the electric revolution is reshaping how the world moves. Click through the following gallery to see which countries are steering the future of driving (and which could use a push).