CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
EVs At 98.4% Share In Norway
Key Takeaway
Norway's near-complete EV adoption showcases the immense future electricity demand and infrastructure investment required to support widespread transportation electrification globally.
AI Summary
- •Norway's new vehicle market is almost entirely electric, with 98.4% plugin EV share (97.4% BEV) in October, demonstrating a rapid and near-complete transition away from ICE vehicles.
- •This extreme EV penetration signifies a substantial and growing electricity demand, requiring robust grid infrastructure, smart charging solutions, and potentially new generation capacity.
- •For developers and large power consumers, this trend highlights a strong and sustained market for new generation, transmission upgrades, and distributed energy resources to support future EV charging load growth.
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Article Content
October saw plugin EVs at 98.4% share in Norway, up from 95.6% year on year. BEVs alone took 97.4% share. Overall auto volume was 11,138 units, down some 4% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling passenger car. October’s sales totals saw combined EVs take 98.4% share in Norway, ... [continued] The post EVs At 98.4% Share In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica .