In October, Norway’s electric vehicle (BEV) market sustained its dominance with BEVs accounting for 94% of new car registrations, according to the Norwegian Road Authority (OFV).
A total of 10,862 electric cars were registered, led by Toyota’s bZ4X with 761 units, narrowly surpassing the Skoda Enyaq’s 757 units. Non-electric models were limited to only 23rd place in the sales rankings, reinforcing Norway’s position as a global leader in electric mobility.
Though down slightly from the record-breaking 96.4% BEV market share seen in September, October’s figures remain consistent with Norway’s steady progress toward full electrification. The country’s BEV market share for the year is approaching 89%, driven by policies promoting zero-emission vehicles. The top ten models were exclusively electric, including Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y in third and fourth places, followed by the VW ID.4 and Nissan Ariya.
The remaining vehicles registered in October included 178 plug-in hybrids (1.5%), 192 full hybrids (1.7%), and 320 internal combustion engine vehicles, with no hydrogen-powered vehicles added to the fleet that month.
In a related development, Norway’s Environmental Protection Agency and National Public Roads Administration have recommended extending the timeline for fully zero-emission van sales from 2025 to 2027, following input from the Norsk elbilforening.
The decision reflects challenges in the van sector, where only 29% of new light commercial vehicle sales were electric last year—far below the 82% electrification rate in passenger cars. Vans, which contribute around 27% of CO2 emissions in Norway, remain a key target in Norway’s climate strategy for reducing transport emissions.
