Norway Becomes First Country with More Electric Cars Than Gas-Powered Vehicles

The oil-rich nation has achieved a historic milestone with 754,303 electric cars, outpacing its 753,905 petrol vehicles.

Norway's transition to electric vehicles is driven by substantial tax rebates and incentives such as toll exemptions and free parking.
As of September 16, 2024, electric cars make up 94.3% of new car registrations in Norway, significantly boosted by sales of the Tesla Model Y.
Despite being one of the world's largest oil exporters, Norway aims to sell only zero-emission vehicles by 2025, a decade ahead of the EU's target.
The shift to electric vehicles has been facilitated by a robust charging infrastructure, with over 2,000 stations in Oslo alone.
Norway's success contrasts with broader European trends, where electric vehicle sales have been declining since the end of 2023.