Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Norway

Norway: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 1.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.6%
Change on year
down 44.6%
World rank
40th
of 54 countries
All-time high
22.1%
in 2021
All-time low
0.2%
in 2012
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Norway, 2012–2025

051015202012201820252012: 0.235 %2013: 0.239 %2014: 1.2 %2015: 5.1 %2016: 13.5 %2017: 18.2 %2018: 18.1 %2019: 13.5 %2020: 20.5 %2021: 22.1 %2022: 9.1 %2023: 8.2 %2024: 2.8 %2025: 1.6 %

Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Norway is 1.6%, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 44.6% on the previous year and down 69.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Norway peaked at 22.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2012.

Norway ranks 40th of 54 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 8.8% 0.2% 18.2% 8
2020s 10.7% 1.6% 22.1% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Norway?
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Norway was 1.6% in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 22.1% in 2021.
What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2012.
How does Norway rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
Norway ranks 40th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is down 69.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway data come from?
The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid
Unit
%
Source
International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
54 places, 637 data points, 2010–2025
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Plug-in hybrids cars can run using an electric motor and rechargeable battery, or an internal combustion engine. Their battery is usually smaller than a fully battery-electric.