Evaluation of Electromobility Incentives in Norway

This bachelor’s thesis, focused on the evaluation of state support for electromobility in Norway, examines electromobility support measures in Norway and their influence on the growth of electric vehicle registrations. The aim of the thesis is to identify which public policy instruments contributed most to Norway becoming a leading country in the adoption of electric vehicles. The thesis is based on academic literature, institutional documents, and available statistical data. In addition to Norway, it also includes a comparison with Sweden and Denmark. The results show that fiscal incentives played the most important role, especially the exemption of electric vehicles from VAT and registration taxes. These instruments significantly reduced the purchase price of electric vehicles and increased their competitiveness compared with vehicles with internal combustion engines. However, Norway’s success cannot be explained solely by tax exemptions. Non-financial benefits, the development of charging infrastructure, and the long-term stability of public policy also played an important role. The thesis concludes that the Norwegian model was successful mainly due to the combination of several mutually complementary measures.