The number of registered ATVs has doubled in four years, while electric and hybrid cars continue to gain ground in Greenland
An increasing number of alternative vehicles are being registered in Greenland. New figures from Statistics Greenland show that the number of ATVs, as well as hybrid and electric cars, has risen significantly in recent years—but this trend is also linked to changes in tax regulations.
At the start of 2026, there were 2,528 hybrid and electric vehicles registered in Greenland. This represents an increase from 2,189 the previous year and nearly a doubling since 2022, when the figure stood at 1,273 vehicles. At the same time, the number of registered ATVs has risen sharply, from 646 in 2022 to 1,322 in 2026.
The figures are taken from Statistics Greenland’s new report on registered motor vehicles.
At the same time, the total number of vehicles in Greenland continues to grow. As of January 1, 2026, a total of 15,958 vehicles with license plates were registered in Greenland, of which 15,404 were motor vehicles. The number of passenger cars rose to 7,325—an increase of 3.3 percent compared to the previous year.
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Not surprisingly, Nuuk remains the city with the most registered vehicles, with 6,673 vehicles, followed by Sisimiut and Ilulissat.
