EV sales rose 48% in Norway last year, led by Tesla

Tesla-Model-3-cars — Tesla's Model 3 was the best-selling car in Norway last year.

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January 03, 2022 02:53 PM

OSLO -- Sales of electric cars in Norway rose by 48 percent last year, ensuring that almost two out of every three new vehicles were battery powered and making Tesla the top selling brand.

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