Electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumber petrol-powered cars in Norway, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition to greener transportation. According to the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), 754,303 all-electric cars are registered in the country, slightly surpassing the 753,905 petrol cars. Now this is pretty big news and it remains to be seen which nation will follow Norway’s achievement.
“This is historic. A milestone few saw coming 10 years ago,” said Øyvind Solberg Thorsen, OFV director, according to the Guardian.
While diesel cars remain the most common at nearly 1 million, their sales are rapidly declining. Norway, a major oil and gas producer, has set a goal for all new cars sold to be zero-emission vehicles by 2025, largely driven by electric models.
In August, electric cars accounted for 94.3% of new registrations, driven by Tesla Model Y sales. Generous tax incentives have made EVs competitive with traditional fuel cars, helping Norway lead the global shift towards electric transportation. By comparison, electric vehicles represent only 12.5% of new car sales across Europe.
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