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What share of new cars sold in Denmark are electric?

Almost nine in ten new cars run on electricity.

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Short answer

In September 2026, 20,064 new passenger cars were registered in Denmark, and 17,778 of them were electric. That is 88.6 % of all new cars and the highest monthly number of new electric cars on record. Among households, 97.3 % of new cars were electric, while the share for businesses was 70.0 %. Over the 12 months from October 2025 to September 2026, 162,044 of 203,187 new cars were electric.

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Why

  1. September 2026 set a record for new electric cars.
  2. Households buy almost only electric cars now.
  3. Businesses are moving more slowly but still mostly choose electric.

Details

In September 2026, 7,070 used electric cars were imported, 28.5 % of all electric cars added to the fleet that month.

Tip

A new rental car in Denmark is very likely to be electric, so ask the rental company about charging cables and payment before you drive off.

What may differ

Monthly shares go up and down, so a single month can differ from the yearly trend.

Common misconception

Electric cars are still a small niche among new cars in Denmark.

What actually happens

In September 2026 electric cars were 88.6 % of all new passenger cars.

People also ask

  • How many electric cars are there in Denmark?
  • Are petrol and diesel cars still sold in Denmark?
  • Is there registration tax on electric cars in Denmark?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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