Norway continues to lead the way in the adoption of electric vehicles, with September 2024 seeing a staggering 96.4% of all passenger car sales in the country being battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Out of a total of 12,966 passenger car sales, 12,495 were BEVs. Tesla emerged as a clear winner in the Norwegian market, with over 4,000 registrations in September alone.
The electric vehicle maker celebrated this milestone on its official Tesla Europe & Middle East social media account, highlighting that every third car registered in Norway during the month was a Tesla. This success is reflected in the numbers, as Tesla recorded 4,210 vehicle registrations in Norway in September.
Norway’s Road Traffic Information Council (OFV) confirmed that September 2024 was another record-breaking month for the country’s electric vehicle sector. Year-to-date, the share of electric vehicles in Norway amounts to approximately 88%. With a political goal of having all new passenger cars being zero-emission vehicles from January 1, 2025, Norway is well on its way to achieving this target.
OFV Director Øyvind Solberg Thorsen expressed optimism about reaching the 2025 goal, stating that the high electric car share in September brings the target within reach. The EV sales in September were also boosted by a large shipment of Teslas that arrived during the month, leading to the dominance of the Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan in Norway’s auto sector.
The Model Y saw 2,107 registrations in September, while the Model 3 followed closely with 2,067 registrations, making them the best and second-best-selling vehicles in the country for the month. The gap between Tesla’s vehicles and their competitors was significant, with the Volvo EX30, Skoda Enyaq, and Toyota bZ4X rounding out the top five best-selling cars in Norway.
The success of Tesla’s models in Norway underscores the country’s commitment to sustainable transportation and the growing popularity of electric vehicles. As Norway continues to set the pace for EV adoption, it serves as a model for other countries looking to transition to a greener and more sustainable transportation system.