Norway’s Electric Car Revolution: A Model for the World?
Norway’s rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs), with EVs comprising 88.9% of new car sales in 2024, is driven by long-term government policies. These policies include tax incentives favoring EVs and disincentivizing fossil fuel vehicles, resulting in significantly higher prices for petrol and diesel cars. Norway’s extensive public charging infrastructure further supports EV adoption, surpassing even that of larger nations like the UK on a per capita basis. This success positions Norway as a global leader in EV adoption and on the verge of becoming the first country to fully phase out the sale of new fossil fuel cars.
John Q. Hosedrinker