Danish EV Sales Hit Record High as Tax Hike Looms for 2027

Buying an electric car in Denmark may become more expensive starting in 2027. Proposed government tax rules will lower the tax exemption threshold for electric vehicles. Buying before 2027 could save residents significant money on popular car models.

New data from bilstatistik.dk shows electric vehicles reached 88.8 percent in September 2026. Excluding commercial vehicles, the electric share reached 97.5 percent. A total of 20,206 new passenger cars were registered that month. This marks a 13 percent increase from the same month last year.

Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car with 1,226 registrations. Tesla Model 3 followed in second place with 1,073 registrations. Skoda Elroq placed third. Toyota bZ4X and Toyota C-HR+ completed the top five.

Ilyas Dogru from car group FDM said Tesla registers imported cars late each quarter. Zero-percent financing from Tesla also boosted demand. That offer saved buyers tens of thousands of kroner.

Industry group Mobility Denmark criticized the proposed 2027 tax increase. Electric cars currently face tax above 419,300 Danish kroner. The proposed new threshold is 366,200 Danish kroner. A car costing 400,000 Danish kroner would face nearly 25,000 Danish kroner in tax. FDM expects purchases to increase before the higher tax takes effect. This story was reported by CPH Post.