The total number of new car registrations in September reached 12,966, with 12,495 of those being electric vehicles. This marks a significant increase from September 2023, when just under 9,000 EVs were registered - a 25.4% jump year-over-year.
Several factors contributed to this impressive surge. The country saw an economic recovery, leading more people to visit car dealerships. Additionally, a large shipment of Teslas arrived, many of which had been ordered long ago.
Norway's car market has seen some changes recently. The government introduced VAT on EVs priced over 500,000 Norwegian krona and altered conditions for EV use on public transport routes and toll stations. Despite these changes, dealers are still selling almost exclusively electric cars.
Breaking down the September 2024 registrations: - Pure electric cars: 12,495 - Plug-in hybrids: 146 (145 petrol, 1 diesel) - Petrol hybrids: 142 (1.1% market share) - Pure diesel: 135 (1% market share) - Pure petrol: 48 (0.4% market share) - Fuel cell vehicles: 0
Norway aims for 100% pure electric new car registrations from January 1, 2025. With the current 96.4% EV share and an annual average of 88%, they're getting close. However, some buyers still opt for non-electric options.
The Tesla Model Y topped the charts with 2,107 registrations, followed closely by the Model 3 with 2,067. The Volvo EX30 came in third with 803 registrations, while the Skoda Enyaq and Toyota bZ4X rounded out the top five with 702 and 659 registrations, respectively.
It's worth noting the impressive turnaround for the Tesla Model 3. In September 2023, only 12 were registered. A year later, that number skyrocketed to 2,067, showcasing the brand's growing popularity in Norway.
As Norway inches closer to its 2025 goal, the country continues to lead the world in EV adoption. The coming months will show if this record-breaking trend can be maintained or even surpassed.
Source: ofv.no