The Norwegian fleet of plug-in electric vehicles is the largest per capita in the world. In December 2016, Norway became the first country where five in every 100 passenger cars on the road were plug-
The "EL" licence plate prefix was depleted in July 2016.
The "EK" licence plate prefix was depleted in July 2018.
The Norwegian licence plates of pure electric vehicles have a prefix "EL", "EK", "EV" or "EB" to enforce the incentives and perks to which EVs are entitled to.
The government's initial goal of 50,000 electric cars on Norwegian roads was reached on 20 April 2015. The plate "EL 60000" was granted to the 50,000th electric car registered.
The adoption of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States is supported by the American federal government, and several states and local governments.
Tesla Model 3 electric car (~395,600)
Tesla Model S electric car (~172,400)
Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid (157,125)
President Barack Obama behind the wheel of a new Chevrolet Volt during his tour of the General Motors Auto Plant in Hamtramck, Michigan in 2010