Electric car registrations in Norway surged in June, driven by Tesla’s Model Y, which accounted for more than a quarter of all new vehicles sold, according to figures released by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (OFV).
A total of 17,799 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were registered last month, representing 96.9% of the 18,376 new passenger cars sold. The number marks a significant increase from June 2024, when electric cars made up 80% of the market. Compared to May 2025, EV registrations were up by 4,415 units.
The Tesla Model Y dominated the rankings with 5,004 new registrations, making up 27.2% of the monthly total. It was followed distantly by the Toyota bZ4X (825 units) and Volkswagen ID.4 (714). Tesla’s Model 3 (639) and BYD’s Sealion 7 (604) rounded out the top five.
OFV reported that the average CO₂ emissions of newly registered vehicles dropped to 3.5 grams per kilometre in June. “Several campaigns with zero per cent or very low interest rates for new car purchases have significantly boosted sales,” said OFV Director Øyvind Solberg Thorsen. “Norges Bank’s first interest rate cut is helping to ensure that many people are now buying their dream car.”
Hybrids and combustion vehicles saw steep declines, accounting for just 3.1% of the market. Only 577 cars registered last month were not fully electric, including 152 plug-in hybrids and 223 other hybrids—down more than 80% year-on-year. Just 142 diesel and 57 petrol vehicles were sold, representing 0.8% and 0.3% of the market, respectively.
In total, 75,515 cars were registered in Norway in the first half of 2025, up 23% from the same period in 2024. “Whether and for how long Tesla can maintain its strong position remains to be seen,” added Solberg Thorsen. “Many [new models] are characterised by a combination of price, equipment, space and range that will give dealers and importers fierce competition and a tough battle for new car buyers in the future.”
