“Our workshops are seeing this transition up close,” says Geir Hoff, Managing Director of MEKO’s operations in Norway. “Through Mekonomen and MECA, we are already working daily with electric cars and the specific repair needs that follow as the fleet grows and gradually matures.”
The ambitious goal that captured global attention was that by 2025, 100 percent of all new cars sold in Norway would be emission-free – effectively meaning battery electric vehicles (BEVs). While final figures for the full year are not yet available, developments during 2025 show that Norway has come very close.
Record-high EV share in 2025
According to figures from the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (Opplysningsrådet for veitrafikken, OFV), electric vehicles accounted for 97.6 percent of all new passenger car registrations in November 2025. Year to date, zero-emission vehicles represent 95.5 percent of new registrations, compared with 89.3 percent over the same period in 2024.
A milestone beyond new car sales
The shift in 2025 is not limited to new registrations. On 4 December 2025, updated figures from OFV showed that electric cars, for the first time, overtook diesel cars in Norway’s total passenger car fleet. At that point, electric cars became the single largest drivetrain group, ahead of diesel, petrol and hybrids.
“This milestone illustrates how far the transition has come,” says Geir Inge Stokke, Director at OFV. “Electric cars are no longer just dominant in new sales — they are now the most common cars on Norwegian roads.”
Workshop trends with an aging EV fleet
As the electric car fleet grows older, new patterns are emerging in maintenance and repairs. MEKO’s workshops observe increasing wear on mechanical components such as suspension, steering and tyres, as well as brake-related issues linked to regenerative braking. Battery-related work, including repairs following physical damage and cell-level interventions, is also becoming more relevant as vehicles move beyond their early years.
“This indicates that the total lifecycle service and repair needs of electric cars will become an increasingly important part of the aftermarket,” Hoff says.
MEKO’s role in servicing an electrified car fleet
Through continuous training, investments in high-voltage competence and an expanding range of parts and repair solutions, MEKO’s workshops are positioned to handle electric cars throughout their lifespan. The objective is to ensure that electric vehicles remain repairable, safe and economically viable – for car owners today and as the fleet continues to age.
“We are making sure that the electric car fleet works, just as we have been doing with petrol and diesel for many years,” Geir Hoff concludes.
