Alex :
I see my fellow Norwegians in the comments enjoying the usual argument that Norway became an EV utopia because of free charging, free parking, no taxes, access to bus lanes, etc. And yes, that WAS a major reason for the massive EV boom in Norway. But it’s 2026. A lot of those incentives are either gone or heavily reduced. EVs can no longer use bus lanes in many places, parking and charging are no longer generally free, and most new EVs now face 25% VAT. For comparison, new fossil-fuel cars also face 25% VAT, so when it comes to VAT, the playing field is basically equal.And yet Norwegians are still overwhelmingly choosing EVs. Not because modern ICE cars are necessarily bad, but because an entire population has become accustomed to a cheaper and more efficient way of getting around. The biggest difference now is the running cost, especially fuel vs electricity, as well as the various road taxes and fees.
2026-08-14 00:05:46