Khaberni - Norway witnessed a record decline in gasoline car sales in January of last year.
Norway in January last year observed a record drop in sales of gasoline-powered cars, and a report by The Guardian based on data from the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV) stated that only 7 cars of these conventional fuel models were sold.
In contrast, 29 hybrid cars and 98 diesel cars were registered, while the number of new electric vehicles (BEVs) exceeded 2000.
These figures represent a continuation of the dominance of electric cars in Norway, where they accounted for 95.9% of new car sales in 2025.
The success is attributable to high carbon taxes, generous incentives for electric vehicles, and the absence of a strong lobby opposing the shift.
The data also indicate that the transition has begun to include the used car market, with sales of used electric cars increasing by 22.7% compared to the previous year, making electric cars an accessible option for a broader range of buyers.
Norway remains a global leader in adopting electric vehicles, while the pace of transition is increasing in other countries such as Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, Belgium, Sweden, China, and India, reflecting an accelerated global shift towards cleaner, more sustainable transport.
Currently, the world is experiencing a rapid expansion in the use of electric vehicles (EVs), with continued increase in sales across multiple continents. According to the Global EV Outlook 2025 report by the International Energy Agency, global electric car sales have significantly risen in recent years, with electric vehicles now representing about a quarter of global car sales, indicating a tangible shift towards clean mobility.
Europe is the second largest market for electric vehicles outside of China. Data from the European Environment Agency reveal that more than 2.2 million new electric cars were registered in the European Union in 2024, while the European market sold more than 3 million electric vehicles in 2025, an increase of about 26% from the previous year, driven by more diverse models and local support programs, with expectations of continued growth as emission standards tighten and government policies provide support.
Globally, China dominates the race, accounting for a large share of global electric vehicle sales and continuing to expand in production and export to over 150 markets around the world, thereby enhancing the spread of this technology even in emerging markets.
Analyses indicate that growth is not limited to traditional markets only; in Latin America, Asia, and Africa, demand is gradually increasing, driven by improvements in battery infrastructure and supportive legislation.
This global expansion in the use of electric vehicles reflects an accelerated decline in reliance on traditional gasoline and diesel cars, with increasing environmental awareness and government policy incentives, making electric vehicles a fundamental element in the future of sustainable transportation.
