Electric Cars Reach 63.8% of New Car Sales in Denmark H1 2025; Private EV Share Hits Nearly 82%

Electric vehicles (EVs) have continued their rapid rise in Denmark, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all new passenger car registrations in the first half of 2025. According to data from Mobility Denmark, 57,171 of the 89,547 new cars registered between January and June were electric, representing a 63.8 per cent market share—up from 45 per cent in the same period last year.

The overall market for new passenger cars grew by 3.8 per cent year-on-year, but the growth in electric car sales was significantly higher, with EV registrations rising by nearly 47 per cent. The adoption trend was even more pronounced among private buyers, who registered electric vehicles at a rate of nearly 82 per cent, climbing to 86 per cent in June alone.

“There was a high demand for electric cars in 2024, and we can see that interest has only grown this year, especially among private individuals who have really embraced the electric car,” said Mads Rørvig, CEO of Mobility Denmark. “This is a development that brings Denmark closer to the climate goals, because electric cars do not emit CO₂, and therefore it is also a development that we must protect.”

Rørvig urged lawmakers to consider long-term tax reforms to support the momentum. “Politicians should look at how a new car taxation model can create a simpler system that will benefit everyone and permanently support the green transition,” he said.

The surge in electric car adoption is also reflected in the best-selling models so far this year. The Skoda Elroq led the rankings with 4,782 units sold, followed by the Volkswagen ID.4 (4,161 units) and the Tesla Model Y (3,101 units). Other strong performers included the Volkswagen ID.3, Skoda Enyaq iV, and Toyota bZ4X—all fully electric models—further underscoring the shift toward zero-emission transport in Denmark’s automotive market.

Source: mobility.dk