The Future of Electromobility in Norway – Some Stakeholder Perspectives

The results of 13 interviews, two meetings and a workshop undertaken in 2014 with a select group of stakeholders within electromobility in Norway, show that the stakeholders are optimistic as to the future of electromobility in Norway, providing that the incentives be maintained. Almost all stakeholders interviewed support the official policy to reduce the (GHG) (greenhouse gases) emissions by increasing the number of battery electric vehicles. Nevertheless, the stakeholders realise that the incentives will have to be downsized eventually. However, more charging stations are needed in residential areas without private parking facilities and along the main intercity corridors. Fast-charging stations appear to reduce range anxiety, even though most EV (electric vehicle) owners use them rarely.