Thanks to the excellent Model Y sales.
Tesla holds nearly 50% market share in Norway this month, thanks to excellent Model Y sales in March.
The American electric car maker has dominated electric vehicle sales in Norway for some time and hit another milestone this year.
Based on figures from the Norwegian Road Union (OFV), Tesla set a new sales record in March.
As of March 26, Tesla has sold approximately 5,639 Model Y units in Norway, surpassing its last sales record of 5,315 Model 3 units in March 2019.
Tesla sold 5,993 new cars in March, surpassing the last monthly sales record of 5,822 units set in March 2019.
However, there are only a few days left in the month.
So far in 2023, the Tesla brand holds the lead among passenger car sales in Norway.
7 565 units were sold by the company between January and March 26.
Volkswagen came in second with 3,072 units sold since the start of the year.
The Model Y leads passenger car sales with 6,911 units sold in the year as of March 26.
According to BilNytt.no, Tesla currently held approximately 46.4% market share in Norway in March.
In Norway, according to statistics from January to March 26, Tesla now holds a 34.1% market share, up from 12.2% in 2022.
Tesla's sales numbers for the month of March are largely attributed to the amazing price drop.
The US automaker slashed the price of the Model Y to NOK 120,000 ($11,569.98), which resonated with consumers.