Norway has once again made history in the transformation of environmentally friendly vehicles. On 2024, almost 90% sale mobil only in this country is a pure electric vehicle, According to the Norwegian highway federation data quoted by Reuters. This figure shows a significant increase in 82,4% on 2023.
This success is proof that Norway is on the right track to achieve its ambitious target: only sell electric vehicles on 2025. According to Christina Bu, Chairman of the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association, “Norwegia akan menjadi negara pertama yang hampir menghapus mobil berbahan bakar bensin dan diesel dari pasar mobil baru.”
This achievement is inseparable from the government's strategy that provides large incentives for electric vehicles. Import tax and value added tax for EV eliminated, while fossil -fyter vehicles are subject to high tax. Besides that, The absence of the lobby of traditional car manufacturers also facilitates the implementation of this environmentally friendly policy.
Brand performance and Domination of EV
Tesla, Volkswagen, and Toyota became the top brand in EV sales in Norway. Besides that, Electric vehicles from China are now starting to show its effect, by contributing nearly 10% of the total new car sales in the country.
Adoption of electric vehicles in Norway also provides important lessons for the world. “Kuncinya adalah menyusun paket insentif yang luas dan memastikan kebijakan tersebut dapat diprediksi dalam jangka panjang,” ungkap Wakil Menteri Transportasi, Cecilie pinch Kroglund.
Transformation of charging infrastructure
Along with the increasing number of EV on the streets, The need for charging stations continues to grow. Many gasoline pumps began to turn into fast charging stations. Anders Kleve Svela, CIRCLE SENIOR MANAGER K, states that in the next three years, The number of charging stations will be equivalent to existing gasoline pumps.
He added that more than 50% Vehicles in Norway will be powerful in the coming years, And this forces the company to increase the capacity of the charging infrastructure.
Although the adoption of EV in Norway continues to increase, Internal Fuel Vehicles (ICE) still sold, especially for car rental companies that serve tourists. Many tourists are not accustomed to using electric vehicles so companies still provide these options.
However, with the current trend, Norway is projected to reach more than 28% Electric vehicles on the entire streets in December 2024. This target is a big step towards the total elimination of fossil -fueled cars.
The European Union has also set a target to prohibit car sales of carbon dioxide cars on 2035. This policy allows only vehicles that use CO2 catch fuel to operate.
Norway is a global example with its revolutionary approach to environmentally friendly vehicles. Planned incentive policy, coupled with the commitment of the community and the government, speed up transition to electric vehicles.
Through innovation, commitment, and the courage to change, Norway managed to open the way for the world to pursue a greener future. Can other countries follow this footsteps? The world is watching.
