Electric car sales in Norway have been strong for years, thanks in large part to generous government incentives. But with the launch of Tesla's Model Y, Norway's ev market share soared to an impressive 72%.

Norway's electric car market share has been slowly but steadily increasing for years. In 2019, evs made up 54% of new car sales. But with the launch of Tesla's highly anticipated Model Y, that number jumped to an impressive 72%.

tesla's model y is a game-changer

The Model Y is a game-changer for a few reasons. First, it's an affordable, long-range electric SUV. Second, it's built on Tesla's tried-and-true Model 3 platform, which means it benefits from all the improvements Tesla has made to that vehicle over the past few years.

The Model Y is also helping to dispel the myth that electric cars are boring. It's a sleek, stylish, and fun-to-drive SUV that just happens to be electric. And with Tesla's growing network of Superchargers, range anxiety is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

norway's generous incentives make evs an attractive option

Norway's generous incentives for electric cars are also a big reason for the high ev market share. EV buyers in Norway are eligible for a variety of benefits, including a exemption from the country's hefty carbon emissions taxes.

In addition, evs are exempt from the annual road tax, which can be as much as $1,600 for a gas-powered car. And thanks to a recent change in the law, evs are also now allowed to use bus lanes.

The combination of all these factors makes electric cars a very attractive option for Norwegian drivers. And with the launch of the Model Y, that trend is only likely to continue.