- The world's top 20 electric vehicles in 2013 (100% electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid) is now known. It includes 7 European models, 6 American models , 4 Japanese models and 3 Chinese models . Non Plug-in Hybrids (ie non-rechargeable) are not included in this ranking but will be the topic of a future analysis.

- Among the 20 best-selling electric models, 14 are available in Europe, 9 in the US , 8 in China and 7 in Japan. In 2013, only four vehicles were marketed in all four regions (which represent the bulk sale of EVs worldwide): The Tesla Model S, the Smart Fortwo, the BMW i3 and the Toyota Prius.

- The most represented segments are C-segment vehicles (8 vehicles), followed by segments A (5 vehicles), D (3 vehicles) and B (2 vehicles). The only vehicle in  segment F is the Tesla that currently has no competitor. Through its sales to professionals and governments, the Renault Kangoo is the only light commercial vehicle of this ranking.

- Inside this Top 20, Plug-in hybrids (7 vehicles) account for 45% of sales, while the remaining 13 vehicles are 100% electric vehicles and account for 55% of sales. The range of 100% electric vehicles is larger but is sold in smaller volumes, moreover the Nissan Leaf alone accounts for 40% of sales of 100% electric vehicles.

- In total, nearly 210 000 electric and rechargeable hybrid vehicles were sold worldwide in 2013. Inovev thinks this market is expected to increase by nearly 50% in 2014 to reach a volume of approximately 300 000 vehicles.

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