It really happened: the electric cars In Norway, they have outnumbered petrol-powered cars, marking an epochal step towards a cleaner future.
An inevitable overtaking
In Norway, it was only a matter of time. With the incredible growth in sales of electric vehicles (whatever anyone says) and the collapse of combustion-powered cars, the overtaking had been in the air for months. Now, however, it is official: in the country, electric cars outnumber gasoline-powered ones. A goal that seemed impossible a few years ago, but which today shows us how a nation can radically transform its transport system.
Norway, the country that has embraced EVs like no other, is now light years ahead of the rest of the world. With 94% of new car sales represented by electric vehicles just last August, It's no wonder petrol cars have now been superseded.
An overtaking that is the result of years of commitment
This overtaking is no accident. Norway has invested for decades in infrastructure, incentives and policies that have made the transition to electric almost inevitable. From 2025, the country aims to completely eliminate the sale of new petrol cars, A goal which now seems to have already been achieved well in advance.
The latest data shows that at the end of August there were 751.450 electric cars on Norwegian roads, compared to 755.244 petrol cars. But at the current rate of sales (about 10.000 EVs per month) they have already overtaken, leaving combustion-engined cars behind.
Between two litigants, the third one enjoys (for a little longer)
In Norway, diesel vehicles have dominated for years, peaking in 2017. Today, there are still over a million diesel cars on Norwegian roads, making them still the most common type of vehicle. But like gasoline, diesel is also experiencing its decline. Sales are steadily declining and soon, even this giant will be overtaken by EVs.
“The rise of EVs will not stop here,” industry experts say, noting that the rapid growth of electric cars represents just the beginning of a global shift.
A lesson for the entire world
Norway’s success is a loud and clear message to the rest of the world. While other countries are still trying to imagine an electric future, Norway is already living it. With gasoline-powered cars becoming rarer and EV sales soaring, the country is showing us that a fossil-free future is not only possible, it’s already a reality.
For those who still doubt the feasibility of the electric transition, the overtaking in Norway is proof that, with the right strategy, even the most ingrained mobility habits can change.
The future is electric
While diesel is holding out, the trend is clear: the future of mobility is electric. With each passing month, gasoline and diesel cars are becoming less relevant, and electric continues to gain ground. This is not just a fad, but a revolution, a sea change that Norway has already embraced.
The whole world will have to deal with this new reality, and Norway, once again, seems to want to show us the way forward.
