Electric cars are still very popular. We appreciate the economy of such a solution and the ecological aspects. There are more and more electric cars on the streets of Oslo. As it turns out, we are more willing to rent e-cars than to buy them. Electric car sales are declining? According to experts, this state of affairs is of course influenced by the high prices of such cars, but also road tolls in Norway and the constantly growing price list in this area. What do we know more?
Electricity sales in Norway - we rent but do not buy ...
According to data from the Association of Electric Car Users, until June this year, there were 231.296 electric cars and rechargeable hybrids registered in Norway. This is not, contrary to appearances, a staggering number - considering the popularity of electric cars.
"Participation electric cars in the market should increase, not remain at current levels, says Christina Bu.” general secretary of Elbilforeningen.
What we value electric cars?
Electric car sales - what's the situation today?
Let's take a closer look at current sales analyses. IN August, the share of electric cars in total sales new cars was 39%. Thinking back, all of it first half In 2019, this share was 45%. March was perfect in this respect - with a result of 58%. In August throughout 4.713 cars were sold to Norway electric.
Why don't we want to buy electric cars?
What do the experts say? Where do they see the reason behind it state of affairs? This is certainly influenced by changes in road tolls – they are also to cover owners of electric cars. This discourages many drivers from purchasing this type of car.
Electric car sales. How what the situation looks like?
"The second reason why sales of electric cars did not grow as expected is that some launches and large deliveries were postponed by car manufacturers for 2020. Manufacturers must adapt to new EU emission requirements. From 2020, meeting the requirements will be more difficult. All this affects production plans. At the same time, the weaker results cannot be explained by problems with car deliveries, because this time manufacturers are making their deliveries according to schedule, unlike last fall, when customers waited for months for the delivery of their ordered cars. - says Bu, the general secretary of Elbilforeningen.
O electric cars we have written before. We encourage you to read the text: Electric cars in Norway with VAT?