The Norwegian Road Administration (OFV) registered 14,084 new electric vehicles in September. A total of 245 vehicles had a different type of powertrain. Even for Norway, a pioneer in electrification, such a high percentage has been achieved for the first time. However, in recent months, the share of electric vehicles has often exceeded 95%, for example reaching 97% in August.
With a record share of electric vehicles, total sales are also rising. In September, 14,329 new passenger cars were registered – 10% more than a year ago. Over the first nine months of 2025, registrations reached 113,325 units, which is 23.5% more than the same period in 2024.
The 10 best-selling car models in September
- Tesla Model Y - 4,132 units
- Tesla Model 3 - 696 units
- Volvo EX30 - 581 units
- Skoda Elroq - 432 units
- Volvo EX40 - 398 units
- Ford Explorer EV - 347 units
- Volkswagen ID.7 - 334 units
- Polestar 4 - 332 units
- Volkswagen ID.3 - 327 units
- Nissan Ariya - 307 units
The 10 best-selling car brands in September
- Tesla - 4,829 units
- Volvo - 1,250 units
- Volkswagen - 1,125 units
- Skoda - 744 units
- BMW - 600 units
- Hyundai - 576 units
- Ford - 572 units
- Mercedes-Benz - 493 units
- MG - 481 units
- Polestar - 424 units
With commercial transport, Norway has not advanced as far in electrification, although it has outpaced neighboring countries. Sales of new vans have sharply increased: in September, 2,889 units were registered – 51% more than a year ago. Electric vans made up 43% compared to 23% in September 2024. For the first nine months of 2025, 45% of new vans were electric.
Source: OFV
