The Albanian General Directorate of Road Transport Services (DPSHTRR) has reported a substantial rise in the number of electric vehicle registrations during the first five months of 2024. The latest figures indicate that 1,068 new electric vehicles were registered in Albania between January and May of this year, an 81% increase year-on-year.
This upward trend reflects a growing appetite and acceptance for electric vehicles in the country. Now, the total number of electric cars(EVs) in Albania has climbed to 4,369, representing an increase of 2,397 compared to 2019. This underscores the swift adoption of eco-friendly transportation options by Albanian drivers.
Moreover, hybrid vehicles have also witnessed great growth, with 2,119 new registrations recorded in the first five months of 2024. The General Directorate of Road Transport Services estimates that these hybrids have helped reduce the country’s annual carbon emissions by 1,409,760 kg.
Furthermore, statistics reveal that 66.5% of the newly registered cars in the first five months of 2024 belong to the Euro 5 category, which signifies high environmental standards. At the same time, the number of vehicles in the Euro 4 category has declined by 30% when compared to the same period in the previous year.
