As of this very moment, Norway has more electric cars on the road than petrol vehicles.
At the end of August, there were 751,450 EV’s and 755,244 petrol cars, each making up 26% of the total vehicle market.
Due to monthly 10,000 EV sales in Norway with respect to only a few hundred petrol car sales, the petrol rate has now been surpassed.
Norway continues to lead the global EV revolution, setting a new record in August with a staggering 94% market share for electric vehicles. Not bad for a country that has long period of freezing temperatures!
According to data from Norway’s Road Traffic Information Council, the country’s focus on EV adoption has been relentless.
Diesel cars still dominate Norway’s roads, with over a million in service, but their numbers are shrinking fast.
EV growth far outpaces diesel’s rise, and both petrol and diesel vehicles are steadily losing ground.
Interestingly, hybrids (both plug-in and non-plug-in) make up a smaller share, with plug-ins overtaking non-plug-ins back in 2019.
The overall trend is clear: Norway’s shift to EV’s isn’t just about sales, it’s transforming the country’s fuel economy, with motor fuel sales plummeting in recent years.
The future of transportation in Norway is electric, and the numbers prove it.