The number of electric vehicles in Norway has surpassed that of gasoline vehicles.

04.10.2024 12:42

In oil-rich Norway, the number of electric vehicles has surpassed that of gasoline vehicles. While daily oil production continues in the country, interest in electric vehicles is growing, and strong investments in this sector are expected to continue until 2030.

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According to data released by the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council, out of 2.8 million registered passenger cars in the country, 754,303 are electric and 753,905 are registered as gasoline vehicles. Norway is the largest oil and natural gas producer in Europe, with a daily production equivalent to 4 million barrels of oil.

HIGH INTEREST IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN NORWAY

As the country aims to be carbon neutral by 2030, Norway, which has seen record levels of investment in oil and natural gas this year, is expected to maintain strong investments in this area by 2025. Nevertheless, interest in electric vehicles in Norway remains at a very high level. Additionally, it is estimated that there will be 3.1 million electric vehicles on Norwegian roads by 2030.

TAX BENEFITS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

While tax benefits are provided for the purchase of electric vehicles in the country, electric vehicle owners find many places offering free charging options. Out of every 10 vehicles sold in the country, 9 are electric, and the use of electric vehicles is encouraged in all areas.

Thus, in oil and natural gas-rich Norway, the number of electric vehicles has surpassed that of gasoline vehicles.

The fuel models and number of vehicles are as follows;