Norway’s drivers have set a new record—but not when it comes to speed.

Norway has become the first country where electric cars outnumber petrol-powered cars. Of the 2.8 million registered private cars, over 754,000 are fully electric, surpassing petrol models, with diesel cars still being the most common but in decline.

Norway shows that with the right incentives, the goal of a completely electrified road network is a tangible possibility.

Electric car registrations outpace gas-powered for the first time this month, thanks in part to tax breaks funded by a booming petroleum business.

(CNN) - Norway has reached a significant milestone. It is now the first country to have more electric vehicles than pure gas-powered cars on the road. The Norwegian Road Federation says of its nearly 3,000,000 registered passenger vehicles, 26% are fully electric, slightly higher than gas vehicles.

Norway has become the first country where electric cars outnumber petrol-powered vehicles. As of September 16, 2024, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) reported that out of

Norway is the first country in the world with more electric vehicles than gas-powered cars on the road, according to vehicle registration data the Norwegian road federation, known as OFV, released Tuesday.