The Labor Party proposes to lift the VAT exemption on new electric cars. Frp also wants the drivers of these vehicles to pay higher bompenger rates. Such changes were announced by Gisle Meininger Saudland during the Climate Summit in Katowice.
"VAT exemptions are unfair"
According to Gisle Meininger Saudland the current VAT exemptions are unfair to other drivers. The politician of MMF emphasizes that the increase in the sale of elbili in Norway has risen sharply recently. Currently after Norwegian roads it's moving approx. 180 thousand such vehicles.
- "Only this year elbile will be subsidized in the amount of approx. NOK 5,6 billion as a result of the VAT exemption "- says a politician for Dagbladet -" After the abolition of this tax relief, should stay earmarked for the improvement of the quality of public roads and other activities aimed at improvement the comfort of drivers"- he adds.
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Green party against
Arild Hermstad from the Green Party does not agree with the proposal The Progress Party. He emphasizes that the current policy Norway aims supporting purchases these carsthat are low-emission. And it is considered as such electric cars.
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- "While Venstre emphasizes environmental issues in negotiations with the government, Progress Party intends to wipe out the greatest success that Norway has achieved on its way to the automotive revolution, "says Hermstad to Dagbladet." This shows how ineffective Venstre's attitude is towards the Progress Party's actions aimed at the current environmental policy"- adds the politician.
Venstre also criticizes the proposal
Venstre's leader Sondre Hansmark also criticizes the proposal The Progress Party. “This is an absolutely idiotic idea. We are in the midst of an automotive revolution, ”says Hansmark.“ In September this year, electric cars accounted for half of the sales new cars. It didn't happen by itself. VAT exemptions must be maintained, and driving a car itself is much more expensive than it is now, ”he adds.
Electric cars in Norway
As already reported on on the pages of our portalIn September, more than half of new cars in Norway were electric cars. Support policy this sector has a very rich history. First real actions was taken almost 30 years ago. VAT exemption for new elbile is recognized for the greatest achievement in the automotive revolution. Recent declarations The Progress Party can significantly hit the holders electric cars.
