Norway continued to lead the transition to electric vehicles in 2024, achieving an impressive 89 percent share of electric cars among all newly registered passenger vehicles.
According to the Norwegian Road Information Authority (OFV), out of a total of 128,691 newly registered passenger cars, 114,400 were electric vehicles. This represents an increase of 1.4 percent compared to 2023, when the share of electric vehicles was 82.4 percent.
OFV Director Øyvind Solberg Thorsen emphasized that this achievement sends a clear message to the government about the importance of maintaining incentives for purchasing electric cars.
“Many new and exciting brands and car models are arriving in Norway in 2025. If incentives are upheld, new car sales could gain additional momentum, helping us achieve the 2025 target where all new passenger cars should be zero-emission vehicles,” Thorsen said.
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During certain months of 2024, the share of electric vehicles surpassed 90 percent. September recorded a record-high 96.4 percent share of electric cars among new registrations. In December, 13,652 new cars were registered, a 12.1 percent increase compared to December 2023, with 85.5 percent of them being electric.
Tesla maintained its market-leading position with an 18.9 percent share, followed by Volkswagen, Toyota, Volvo, and BMW. Chinese brands, though still establishing themselves in the market, collectively captured a 10% share.
“Despite the arrival of many new brands and models, most customers remain loyal to the brands they know. It will be exciting to see how Chinese automakers expand their influence in 2025,” Thorsen added.
Norway has set an ambitious goal for all new passenger cars to be zero-emission vehicles by 2025. With the current 89 percent share, the country is on the brink of achieving this target. While no other nation comes close to such a high proportion of electric vehicles, continued support for electrification remains crucial for further progress.
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