January 2022 saw a significant shift in the Norwegian auto market, with electric vehicles (EVs) dominating the market. According to OFV (Road Traffic Information Council), 6,660 of the 7,957 new passenger cars registered in Norway were zero-emissions vehicles, a 21.9% increase compared with January 2021. This marked a stark contrast to the 175 gas car sales, 212 diesel engine car sales, and 910 hybrid sales in the same month.
CleanTechnica also published a report and original charts on these results, noting that 19 of the top 20 new car sales were electric. Øyvind Solberg Thorsen of OFV pointed out that the only vehicle in the top 20 that isn’t an electric car is the Toyota RAV4. He added that the six best-selling vehicles didn’t exist in Norway this time last year, showing that Norwegian new car buyers are buying the very latest in a similar fashion as many do with mobile phones.
Plug-in hybrid share plummeted from 27.9% in 1/21 to only 6.8% in 1/22 after increased PHEV taxes in Jan. to better reflect PHEV emissions. This indicates that PHEVs may not recover their market share later in the year as BEVs continue to expand. Thorsen noted that the way we buy a new car is about to change radically thanks to being able to order and shop online before a new car is picked up at a dealership, and many people don’t test drive the new car as they used to.
Overall, January 2022 saw a dramatic shift in the Norwegian auto market towards EVs, with electric cars dominating the market and traditional gas and diesel cars becoming increasingly rare. This trend is likely to continue as more countries move towards electric vehicles and Norway continues to lead the way in terms of EV adoption.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
