Still, many EVs in Norway are cheaper than or comparable in price to combustion cars — and they cost less to maintain, especially in the context of Europe’s high fuel prices (which in Norway incorporate a carbon tax).

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Norway has worked to ensure that drivers are never far from a charging point. Most people charge their EVs at home, and a legal “right to charge” guarantees access for apartment dwellers. The country also has an extensive charging network — powered almost entirely by renewables — with 9,771 fast chargers in 1,684 locations, according to Lars Lund Godbolt, who maintains the government’s database.

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