Number of plug-in hybrid electric cars in use in Japan 2016-2023
In 2023, the number of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) of passenger cars in use in Japan reached approximately 207.87 thousand, increasing from 174.23 thousand in the preceding year. Plug-in hybrids were less popular than standard hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), which totaled more than 11.5 million in Japan.