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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.

Will Norway handle EV load?

The accelerating electrification of transport drives new load andcharging infrastructure requirements, especially from larger loads, such as bus fleets, ferries and onshore power for larger vessels. Norway will handle the EV load, but more investments in distribution grids are required – and the effects are localised.

Is Norway a good place to buy EV batteries?

An early adopter of electric transport, Norway continues to capture EV battery headlines. Electric cars now account for 79 per cent of new cars sold in Norway, and the MS Medstraum was recently launched as the world’s first electric fast ferry. In a global report on lithium-ion batteries, Norway ranked first in sustainability.

Does Norway have an EV industry?

At first glance, Norway’s EV embrace might seem odd. The country lacks a domestic auto industry and its dominant export is, of all things, fossil fuels. Nevertheless, Norway’s unique geography and identity helped put it at the vanguard of car electrification.

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).