EVs Take A Record 98.2% Share In Norway - BEVs Alone At 97.2% - CleanTechnica

In July 2025, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) achieved a record market share of 98.2% in Norway, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone accounting for 97.2%, marking a significant increase from 94.3% combined EV share and 91.9% BEV share a year earlier. The total auto sales volume rose 48% year-on-year to 9,563 units, the highest July volume since 2021. This surge is attributed partly to new tax policies discouraging non-electric powertrains and a recent interest rate cut to 4.25%, which may further decrease. Conventional petrol-only vehicles now represent a mere 0.3% of new sales, underscoring Norway’s rapid transition to renewable electricity-powered transportation. The Tesla Model Y remained the best-selling vehicle in July with 715 units sold, followed by the Skoda Enyaq (586 units) and Volkswagen ID. Buzz (464 units). While July