According to Statistics Finland, by the end of last year, there were 169,458 fully electric cars and 193,767 plug-in hybrids registered in mainland Finland, reflecting a 39% increase in electric vehicles and a 12% increase in hybrid vehicles compared to the previous year. This translates to about 13% of the total registered personal vehicles being plug-in capable, indicating a shift towards greener transportation options.

However, the total number of vehicles registered in Finland remained dominated by internal combustion engine vehicles, with approximately 3.8 million personal cars recorded by the end of last year. This data highlights the slow transition to electric mobility amidst the overall stagnant fleet age. The average age of cars in mainland Finland reached 17.8 years, an increase of 0.5 years from the previous year, showing that many drivers still rely on older vehicles.

Regional disparities are also notable, with Uusimaa having the lowest average car age at 14.6 years, while Kainuu recorded the highest at 20.6 years. These statistics suggest that despite growing interest in electric vehicles, a significant portion of the Finnish car fleet is still reliant on older technology, posing challenges for emissions reduction and public policy efforts aimed at promoting electric vehicle adoption.