The number of cars registered for road use in Türkiye reached 18,037,907 as of August. The number of electric cars stood at 472,157 in the latest calculation.
The number of electric cars has increased significantly in recent years as charging stations have become more widespread. These vehicles stand out for their lower carbon emissions, energy efficiency and quiet operation compared with other fuel types.
Electric car numbers rose rapidly over 10 years
The number of electric cars registered for road use rose from 565 in 2015 to 183,776 in 2024. That figure reached 370,591 in 2025.
The number of electric cars, recorded at 308,217 in August 2025, reached 472,157 in the latest calculation, an increase of 53.2 percent. Electric cars accounted for 2.62 percent of all registered cars.
The increase was driven by the rising market share of Türkiye’s automobile brand Togg, the launch of new models and consumers’ growing preference for electric vehicles.
Hybrid cars’ share rises to 4.97 percent
The first registrations of hybrid cars began in 2011 with 23 vehicles. The number of hybrid cars registered for road use rose to 13,877 in 2019, 222,328 at the end of 2023 and 391,296 in 2024.
The number of hybrid cars was calculated at 697,027 in 2025 and rose to 896,270 as of August 2026. Hybrid cars accounted for 4 percent of all registered cars in 2025, while their share was recorded at 4.97 percent in the latest calculation.