Petrol-powered cars are reaching the end of the road in Norway. Data published in January showed that 88.9% of cars sold in the country in 2024 were battery powered, putting Norway on track to meet its target of going all-electric in 2025, Positive News reported.
The Nordic nation has imposed high taxes on internal combustion engines, while exempting electric vehicles from import taxes and VAT. Its policies have been consistent despite changes in government, in contrast to nations like the UK.
“Data published in January showed that 88.”
"That's the big lesson [from Norway]: put together a broad package of incentives and make it predictable for the long-term," said the country's deputy transport minister Cecilie Knibe Kroglund. Norway's success demonstrates that with the right policies, a rapid transition to electric transportation is achievable.
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Good News Good Vibes. (2025, January 15). Norway Hits 89% Electric Vehicle Sales, Showing the World It's Possible. Retrieved from https://goodnewsgoodvibes.com/en/article/norway-ev-drive-88-percent-electric-2025
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