Electric Vehicle Dominance in Norway
In June 2025, Norway saw a significant surge in electric car registrations, with 17,799 new electric vehicles registered. This represents a 96.9% share of all new car registrations (18,376) for the month. The Tesla Model Y was the clear market leader, with 5,004 new registrations, accounting for 27.2% of all new registrations.
The overall electric vehicle market has grown substantially compared to June 2024, when electric cars made up 80% of new registrations. The average CO2 emissions of newly registered cars in June 2025 were just 3.5 grams per kilometer, reflecting the dominance of electric vehicles. Year-to-date, electric cars maintained a 93.7% share, resulting in average CO2 emissions of 6.1 grams per kilometer.
The Tesla Model Y’s performance was particularly noteworthy, far outpacing its closest competitors. The Toyota bZ4X was second with 825 registrations, followed by the VW ID.4 with 714 registrations. The Tesla Model 3 also made the top five with 639 registrations. On a year-to-date basis, the Model Y maintained its lead with 11,006 registrations, followed by the Toyota bZ4X and VW ID.4.
Øyvind Solberg Thorsen, Director of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (OFV), noted that several factors contributed to the surge in electric car sales, including promotional campaigns offering zero or low-interest rates for new car purchases. Thorsen also highlighted the increasing competition in the electric vehicle market, with new models and brands entering the market and gaining popularity rapidly.
The strong performance of electric vehicles in Norway is expected to continue, driven by their competitive pricing, equipment, space, and range. As Thorsen remarked, “Whether and for how long Tesla can maintain its strong position remains to be seen.”
