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The stock of electric and plug-in hybrid cars in Norway came close to ** units in 2024, representing a significant increase from 2012 when fewer than * electric cars were registered in the country. 

Battery-electric vehicles are at the center of Norway's EV market

The Norwegian electric vehicle market has been steadily growing since 2010 but dipped in 2023, reaching just over **battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales. This **** percent decline in EV sales volume not reflected in the propulsion type market share in the country. In 2023, BEVs made up over ** percent of the new passenger vehicle sales in Norway, compared to a *** percent market share for petrol vehicles. Part of the success of electric vehicles in Norway is due to a high charging infrastructure accessibility. There were just under ** charging locations per 100 kilometers of Norwegian roadway in 2021. In comparison, Germany recorded less than * charging locations for across the same road length. 

A European market leader

Compared to other European countries in 2024, Norway ranked seventh in new electric car registrations. However, it was the European country with the largest EV share among its passenger car sales that year. The Norwegian government has made it easy for car owners to choose electric cars through tax reductions and subsidies, as well as free parking and lower annual fees for using the roads for electric car owners. Besides, the state aims not to sell more petrol or diesel cars in the country from 2025 onwards.