It’s affordable to have electric cars in Norway because of tax reduction. If you buy a normal (diesel, gasoline) car, you pay almost double price because of taxes. I’m happy that Norwegian government gives such incentives.
We have an electric car and we are satisfied. We bought it this year thinking about the environment. Electric cars are so good quality. There is a variety to choose from.
Curiosity: Families in Norway usually have one car. The family members alternate with bikes, train, lifts, bus, etc.
Other advantages for electric cars are:
- Half price at public parking places (about NOK 10 an hour),
- Free charging stations at shopping center parking places and many public stations,
- Many charging stations along roads (watch out for long queues on Summer holidays in some of them),
- Electricity is quite cheap in Norway,
- Gasoline and diesel prices are still high,
- Half price toll (Bompenger). It varies from each municipality, but the maximum you pay is 50% of what a gasoline car pays.
- You’re allowed to drive an electric car on fast lanes for buses (those on the right), in some cities like Stavanger, as long as there’s more than one person in the car.
- It’s better for the planet. Less pollution emission.
You can find the charging stations on a map here.
The costs will be the price of the car, installation of a charger at home (up to NOK 12.000), bompenger and parking places, charging at stations. Suggestion for installation at elbilhjelpen.no
Charging time will depend on the car’s battery size and the charging speed. A car with small battery can charge at 50kw/h in one hour. A car with big battery will take much longer. Some brands like Tesla and Audi can be charged at 150kw/h in about half an hour.
Installation fee for the rapid charger depends on your electrical system.
Tips for road trips in Norway with electric car.
My experience from a road trip last Summer in Norway 2020 was positive. Everything worked out great. The car has excellent engine power. We felt safe all the way. It’s a little scary if you’re short for electricity and far from a station. So:
- Charge your car when you can, not when you need to.
- Plan ahead. One charge can last 30 minutes or many hours depending on the charger. There are super fast chargers, but it depends on your car’s capability. Price is around NOK 200.
- Have a plan B in case a charging station is very crowded. Avoid long queues by driving to the next station.
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