Technology 4 Nov 2026

Norway sold 14 new petrol cars last month

Norway's electric share of new cars is about 4x Australia's.

In October 2026, 15,536 of Norway's 15,725 new passenger cars (98.8%) were battery-electric, and only 14 were petrol-only. Australia's electric share of new-car sales was 24.2% in September (October figures are not yet out), so Norway's share is about 4x Australia's.

• Norway Oct 2026: 98.8% electric (15,536 of 15,725 new cars)
• Norway Oct 2026: 14 petrol-only cars
• Australia Sep 2026: 24.2% electric

Norway figures are October 2026; Australia figures are September 2026 (October data not yet released).