Record no. MRB-2026-005802

Highest Electric Vehicle Adoption Rate in the World

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Norway has consistently posted the highest share of electric vehicles in new car sales of any country, reaching roughly 89% of new car sales in 2024. Government incentives including tax exemptions and toll discounts have driven the shift, putting Norway years ahead of most other nations in EV adoption.