Electric car registrations in Norway have surged once again, with 10,051 new electric cars registered in April, marking a significant increase compared to March and the same month last year. Notably, the Tesla Model Y, which had been the best-selling car in previous months, was surpassed in April.
Compared to March, the 10,051 newly registered electric cars in April represent a 15.4 percent increase, amounting to 1,342 more units. Compared to April 2023, the growth is even more substantial, with registrations increasing by 34.5 percent, from 7,471 to 10,051 vehicles.
In April, 11,241 passenger cars were newly registered in Norway, marking a 25.2 percent increase compared to April 2023. The proportion of ‘zero-emission cars’ in April was 89.4 percent, with nearly all of the 10,051 electrically powered new cars being battery-electric. Including plug-in hybrids, 91 percent of all new cars had a charging connection.
The market share of purely electric cars has significantly increased over the year, rising from 83.2 percent in April 2023 to 89.4 percent in April 2024. This growth becomes more apparent when comparing to April 2022, when the market share was 74.1 percent.
On the other hand, the market share of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) continues to decline, with just 1.6 percent market share in April. Only 178 new PHEVs were registered in April, marking a 75 percent decrease compared to April 2023. Full hybrids accounted for 520 new registrations, while petrol-only vehicles had a 1.2 percent market share with 136 vehicles. Diesel vehicles also saw a slight increase, with 356 new registrations, resulting in a 3.2 percent market share.
In terms of vehicle models, the Tesla Model Y, which led in the first quarter, dropped to fourth place in April with 701 new registrations. The top spots were taken by the Volvo EX30 (1,191), VW ID.4 (986), and VW ID.3 (749).
