CleanTechnica•4 days ago
EVs Take 98.4% Share In Norway – BEV Fleet Overtakes Diesel
Key Takeaway
Norway's near-total EV adoption foreshadows a global surge in electricity demand from transportation, requiring massive grid and generation infrastructure investment and creating new opportunities for energy developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •Norway's EV market achieved 98.4% plugin share (97.6% BEV) in November, with auto volume up 70% YoY, and the BEV fleet now outnumbering diesel vehicles.
- •This rapid electrification of transportation signals a substantial and growing electricity demand, necessitating significant investment in new generation capacity (especially renewables) and grid infrastructure upgrades.
- •The Norwegian market serves as a leading indicator for other regions, demonstrating the potential for policy-driven load growth and underscoring the need for proactive energy planning by developers and large power consumers.
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Article Content
November saw plugin EVs take 98.4% share in Norway, up from 94.9% year on year. BEVs alone took 97.6% share. Overall auto volume was 19,889 units, up some 70% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in November. November’s auto market saw combined EVs take 98.4% share in ... [continued] The post EVs Take 98.4% Share In Norway – BEV Fleet Overtakes Diesel appeared first on CleanTechnica .