Sale of electric vehicles in Norway prevails traditional models

Cavid Əzimov
Author

Baku. 5 January. REPORT.AZ/ 52% of new cars sold in Norway in December were electric and hybrid cars. This is a record monthly figure.

Report informs citing the Haberler, this figure made 40% in December 2016.

Tesla was largely responsible for the increase last month due to its cyclic delivery schedule in Europe. The California-based automaker delivered 1,032 Model S sedans and 1,429 Model X SUVs.

As for the full year 2017, BEVs and PHEVs captured 39.2% of the market - up from 29.1% in 2016. The VW Golf is still dominating the market, with 12,164 sales in 2017.

The BMW i3 had a stellar year in Norway followed by the Toyota Rav4. Tesla models rank the 4th and 5th. 

Other News

Vietnam-related cargo transit via Azerbaijan rises sevenfold 16 October, 2026 / 15:07
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to switch to autumn-winter flight schedule 16 October, 2026 / 14:49
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discuss stronger rail and transit links 16 October, 2026 / 12:09
Baku Metro delegation visits railcar manufacturing plant in South Korea 15 October, 2026 / 15:20
Harmonization of customs rules essential for regional transport corridors, IMF official says 15 October, 2026 / 09:41
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan seek closer port coordination on Middle Corridor 14 October, 2026 / 18:53
Deputy Minister: Reconstruction of Khankandi Stadium nearing completion 14 October, 2026 / 13:18
Discover the World appointed to represent AZAL in Belgium and the Netherlands 14 October, 2026 / 13:17
Garabagh to host forum for Yukselish competition winners 14 October, 2026 / 13:10
Special rep: Next resettlement to Kalbajar's Zar village expected soon 14 October, 2026 / 12:54
Ilham Aliyev: Murovdag tunnel stands as important example of engineering in complex mountainous terrain 14 October, 2026 / 12:35
President: Azerbaijan's urban planning experience can be used internationally 14 October, 2026 / 12:29
Ambassador: 46 Italian companies participating in BakuBuild 14 October, 2026 / 11:37
Masim Mammadov: '980 families have returned to Lachin' 14 October, 2026 / 11:17
Elnur Baghirov: Creating a healthy competitive environment particularly important 14 October, 2026 / 11:09
Rahman Hajiyev: Demining in Garabagh among world's fastest 14 October, 2026 / 11:05
Laos proposes connecting Azerbaijani ports to Southeast Asian markets 14 October, 2026 / 10:37
Container traffic at Baku Port increases by 30% 14 October, 2026 / 10:12
Mikayil Jabbarov highlights Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan role in Middle Corridor 13 October, 2026 / 21:14
ECO transport ministers to gather in Astana to approve long-term strategy 13 October, 2026 / 17:39