Norway Approaches 100% Electric Vehicle Adoption, Begins Phasing Out Incentives
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Summary
Norway has achieved nearly 100% electric vehicle adoption for new car registrations (97% in November 2025), prompting the government to begin phasing out incentives that drove the successful transition. The article features an interview with Cecilie Knibe Kroglund, state secretary in Norway's Ministry of Transport, discussing the challenges of success, early policy steps including VAT and registration tax exemptions, and lessons for other countries. As Norway approaches its 100% EV goal, the focus shifts to managing the transition's success and sharing insights with other nations.
Key quotes
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As a result, the government has begun removing some of the many carrots it used to encourage its successful EV transition.
Cecilie Knibe Kroglund, state secretary in the country's Ministry of Transport, reveals some of the challenges that come with success.
Battery-electric vehicles have had exemptions from the 25 percent value-added tax and from the CO2- and weight-based registration tax.
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