Norway's electric cars now outnumber diesel cars

Electric cars have surpassed diesel cars to become the most common vehicle type in Norway. This milestone was reached as electric car sales surged due to anticipated VAT changes. Norway now has 918,000 electric cars, slightly more than diesel cars. Diesel car registrations are declining as more are scrapped than sold, resulting in a net decrease of approximately 300 diesel vehicles daily. The shift reflects a rapid change in the Norwegian automotive market, with electric cars also outselling gasoline cars. Rural areas, particularly Telemark, now lead in new electric car sales, though urban areas still have a higher overall electric car population.