"In a country ahead of the pack in the adoption of electric vehicles, Tesla sales have surged by 34.6 percent since the beginning of the year, compared to the same period last year, according to the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV). Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 were the two best-selling vehicles last month across all brands."
"By comparison, its sales in the European Union -- of which Norway is not a member -- dropped by 39.2 percent in the first 10 months of the year, and by 48 percent year-on-year in October, according to the latest statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). Tesla is facing increased competition from attractively priced Chinese brands and has also suffered from a tarnished image owing to controversies surrounding its billionaire CEO Elon Musk. Around 41 percent of electric car drivers worldwide would avoid owning a Tesla for political reasons, according to a survey published by the Global EV Alliance in November."
"The head of the Norwegian Road Federation told AFP that "there is no sign of 'Tesla shame' in Norway." Geir Inge Stokke said "Norwegian drivers prefer reasonably-priced quality cars that are technologically advanced and in which they feel safe." In Norway Tesla has sold nearly 29,000 cars since January, surpassing the record of any brand for an entire year."
Tesla sales in Norway rose 34.6 percent year-to-date, with the Model Y and Model 3 the top-selling vehicles across all brands. Sales in the European Union fell sharply, with a 39.2 percent drop in the first ten months and a 48 percent fall year-on-year in October. Tesla faces growing competition from lower-priced Chinese brands and reputational damage linked to controversies around CEO Elon Musk. A Global EV Alliance survey found 41 percent of electric drivers worldwide would avoid Tesla for political reasons. Nearly 29,000 Teslas have sold in Norway since January amid a rush to buy before planned tax incentive tightenings.
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