Denmark now counts half a million electric vehicles on its roads. The country added 200,000 new EVs in just over a year according to mobility organizations.
Mobility Denmark's CEO Mads Rørvig said this milestone shows strong political support for green transition and high consumer demand for eco-friendly transport.
Nearly one in six cars on Danish roads is now electric. FDM, the car owners' organization, reports almost 100,000 new EVs joined Danish roads since April alone.
FDM CEO Stina Glavind points to favorable tax conditions and falling prices as key drivers behind the electric vehicle boom. She noted their organization now advises many consumers switching to electric cars.
The recent national budget agreement delayed planned EV tax increases by one year. This decision will cost approximately 1.3 billion Danish kroner but maintains financial incentives for electric car buyers.
Rørvig called the budget agreement a victory for green transition. He said keeping EVs economically attractive means Denmark could reach one million electric vehicles sooner than expected.
Both new purchases and imports of used electric vehicles contribute to the growth. FDM has revised its 2030 target upward from one million to 1.5 million electric vehicles.
The rapid adoption shows Denmark's successful combination of consumer incentives and political commitment to electrification, though the delayed tax increase indicates ongoing debate about how to fund the transition long-term.