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Drivers Have No Choice: In These Municipalities, Only Electric Cars Are Sold
Trends have reversed, and now northern municipalities dominate the ranking. Fot. Jamieson Pothecary/Elbilforeningen
In 2025, 107 Norwegian municipalities reached a 100 percent share of electric cars in new vehicle sales. The largest increase was recorded outside major cities.
New data from the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association shows a clear shift in the automotive market. Rural municipalities and northern regions of the country have taken the lead. Just a few years ago, cities dominated the electromobility statistics. In 2025, the proportions have clearly shifted.
Northern Norway Leads the Change
The highest number of municipalities where only electric cars were sold is found in the northern part of the country. In Finnmark, 12 out of 18 municipalities reached the 100 percent mark. In Nordland, a similar result was achieved by 23 out of 41 local governments. The data shows that climate is no longer a barrier to electromobility.
A good example is Karasjok, where in 2025, 13 new cars were sold—and all were electric. The municipality is known for having the lowest temperatures in the country. According to the organization, this challenges arguments about the limited functionality of electric cars in winter. No new combustion engine cars were sold there.
A good example is Karasjok, where in 2025, 13 new cars were sold—and all were electric. The municipality is known for having the lowest temperatures in the country. According to the organization, this challenges arguments about the limited functionality of electric cars in winter. No new combustion engine cars were sold there.
In municipalities where weather conditions are considered arctic, electric vehicles also dominate.Photo: Rune Larsen/MET (illustrative photo)
Almost Everywhere Above 90 Percent
The number of municipalities with a fully electrified market rose from 67 in 2024 to 107 in 2025. At the same time, only 18 out of 357 municipalities had an electric car share below 90 percent.
The lowest share was recorded in Flekkefjord, where electric car sales stopped at 53 percent. Next was Leka in Trøndelag with 67 percent. In most other municipalities, the sale of combustion engine cars is limited to isolated cases.
The lowest share was recorded in Flekkefjord, where electric car sales stopped at 53 percent. Next was Leka in Trøndelag with 67 percent. In most other municipalities, the sale of combustion engine cars is limited to isolated cases.
The high share of electric vehicles is influenced by local financial instruments. In municipalities such as Jevnaker, Askøy, Averøy, and Haram, environmental discounts are applied at road tolls. Electric cars pay lower fees there than combustion engine vehicles. According to the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association, this mechanism also works in the used car market and strengthens the electrification trend across the country.
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