Over 90% of New Cars for Private Buyers in Denmark Are Electric

Electric vehicles are dominating new car registrations in Denmark, particularly among private consumers. In May, 78.7 percent of all newly registered cars ran on electricity. For private individuals, this figure soared to an impressive 95.8 percent.

This surge in EV adoption is partly attributed to the postponement of planned tax increases on electric cars. These increases, initially slated to take effect at the beginning of 2026, were deferred for a year as part of the 2026 finance law agreement. Mads Rørvig, CEO of the automotive industry association Mobility Denmark, noted this in a statement.

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You cannot call a new government the greenest ever if you do not completely abolish the registration tax on electric cars.

Rørvig warned that without intervention, the tax on an average electric car could rise by 160,000 Danish kroner, potentially dampening consumer interest. He stressed the need for the incoming government to revisit the tax regulations. "You cannot call a new government the greenest ever if you do not completely abolish the registration tax on electric cars," he stated.

The Tesla Model Y was the most popular electric car model in May, with 1,030 units registered. Other popular models included the Skoda Elroq, Xpeng G6, and Volkswagen ID.4. Ilyas Dogru, chief consultant at the car owners' organization FDM, observed Tesla's strong performance, noting that the company more than doubled its sales in May compared to the previous year.

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Compared to last year, Tesla has more than doubled their sales in May.