Oslo rechargeable energy storage vehicle

Is Oslo a good place to buy electric cars?

Today, Oslo is the world’s first mass market for electric vehicles. You will not find a higher density of electric vehicles (EVs) anywhere else in the world. More than 50% of all new cars sold in Oslo in 2017 were electric. In 2018, the number increased to more than 60%. This means that more than every second car sold is now an EV.

How many electric cars are there in Oslo?

This is evident in the fact that nine out of 10 cars sold so far in 2022 have been electric. So, they are in every corner, on every street, they are everywhere. And, with 32 per cent of the city’s total car fleet being electric, this means that there’s now more electric cars than gasoline cars in Oslo, and that’s fantastic.

What incentives boosted the sales of electric vehicles in Oslo?

A whole package of incentives boosted the sales of electric vehicles in Oslo, including: zero purchasing tax, no value-added tax (VAT), free parking, no road tax, free charging, free passing in the toll gates, free tunnels, free travel with ferries, access to the bus lines, etc. In sum, these incentives made EVs:

Is Oslo the electric vehicle capital of the world?

Oslo is often described as the electric vehicle capital of the world. Why do you think that is and what is being done differently in Oslo to advance the wider adoption of electric vehicles in comparison to other cities around the globe?

How does Oslo support home charging?

Oslo has thus developed a support scheme for home charging: Private housing associations and housing co-operatives can apply for a grant covering up to maximum 20% of all needed investments in charging infrastructure on private ground, up to a limit of NOK 1 million (~ $117,613 USD).

How will Oslo achieve a green shift in mobility?

To achieve this Oslo will: Starting in March 2019, Oslo will start to charge a small user payment to finance the green shift in mobility. The price for charging will be reasonable and low compared to diesel and gasoline prices. It will also give priority to residents and priority sectors like electric taxis and electric freight vehicles.