In a remarkable surge for Norway’s electric vehicle market, new registrations of electric cars nearly doubled in June compared to the previous month, reaching a total of 14,009 vehicles, according to data from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (OFV). This figure marks an increase of 6,116 electric cars from May and reflects a 9.4% rise compared to June 2023.
“The Norwegian market witnessed a robust recovery in June, bouncing back from the lower figures seen in May,” stated an OFV spokesperson. “The dominance of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continued, capturing 80.0% of all new registrations, up from 77.0% in May.”
Overall, Norway registered 17,512 new cars across all propulsion types in June, marking a 12.5% increase from the same period last year. The surge was bolstered not only by BEVs but also by 931 new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), surpassing the monthly average for the year.
Despite the recovery, PHEVs faced a significant decline compared to the first half of 2023, showing a drop of over 55%. In June, PHEVs accounted for a market share of 5.3%, contributing to a combined charging-capable vehicle market share of 85.3%.
In terms of specific models, electric vehicles continued to dominate the charts. The Tesla Model Y reclaimed the top spot with 2,324 new registrations, followed by the Tesla Model 3 from Giga Shanghai with 1,334 registrations. The Toyota Yaris, a popular hybrid model, secured third place with 1,290 registrations.
“The presence of Chinese-built models like the MG4 and Volvo EX30 among the top five best-sellers underscores Norway’s attractiveness for non-EU electric vehicle imports,” noted industry analysts. “This trend may continue as Norway remains unaffected by potential tariffs impacting other European markets.”