Norway’s drivers have set a new record—but not when it comes to speed.

Norway has achieved a significant milestone in its transition toward sustainable transportation, with electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumbering petrol cars for the first time. The

Of the 2.8 million passenger cars registered in the country, 26.3 percent are fully electric, just edging out the share of gas vehicles.

Norway has become the first country where electric cars outnumber petrol-powered cars. Of the 2.8 million registered private cars, over 754,000 are fully electric, surpassing petrol models, with diesel cars still being the most common but in decline.

Electric car registrations outpaced gas-powered for the first time this month, thanks in part to tax breaks funded by a booming petroleum business.