Subsidies in Norway: Electromobility is prioritised here

Funding of electromobility in Norway

Norway is an exemplary country regarding the expansion and promotion of electromobility. And the efforts are bearing fruit. In 2019, already 60 % of all new cars sold in Norway were purely electric – and the trend is growing. Reason enough to take a closer look at the country’s incentive strategy in order to give useful advice for new electromobilists.

5. February 2021

Charging fundings

Norway’s focus is the expansion of charging infrastructure, which means that they do not offer tax reductions or other subsidies. As an example, there is a public funding for charging stations every 50 km on main roads.

Tax relief

The state does not levy purchase or VAT taxes on electric cars. Drivers receive a 75 to 90 % annual tax cut. This tax cut is applied to fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Company cars benefit from a 50 % discount on the car tax for electric and plug-in hybrid cars. In addition, electric car drivers are exempted from acquisition tax and the Norwegian 25 % value-added tax (VAT).

Local measures

There is a Norwegian law that allows counties and municipalities to charge electric drivers only a maximum of 50 % of the price for fossil fuel cars on ferries, public parking and toll roads. As a result, many regions offer total exemption or high discounts on these services. Electric car owners should check local websites.

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