EVs Take A Record 97.7% Share In Norway - Tesla Model Y Strong Lead - CleanTechnica

In June 2024, Norway's auto market saw plugin electric vehicles (EVs) capture a record 97.7% market share, a significant increase from 85.3% a year earlier. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone accounted for 96.9% of new sales, with plugin hybrids (PHEVs) making up 0.8%. Total new passenger vehicle registrations reached 18,373 units, marking the largest month in over two years. The Tesla Model Y dominated sales with 5,000 units, representing 28% of BEV sales and outselling the next eight models combined. Year-to-date 2025 figures show a combined plugin share of 96.1%, up from 88.4% at the same point last year, indicating strong continued adoption despite Norway nearing market saturation. The market composition is shifting due to recent tax policy changes, with diesel and petrol-only vehicles now nearly extinct in new sales, and hybrid electric vehicles (HE