Norway - The EV Capital of The World

[@Neuralatrophy]

The fun thing about EVs is that with regenerative braking, your road is basically flat as you put fuel back in the battery as you go down the other side of a hill. I have frequently regenerated nearly a kilometre of range each time I go down one hill in my hometown.

[@tech.inspection]

It's fascinating how regenerative braking can make such a noticeable difference in range. Norway's hilly terrain really allows EVs to showcase this feature effectively. It's another reason why EV adoption is thriving here. Drivers can maximize their efficiency and enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology in everyday driving.

[@MasterChief37]

@@tech.inspectionbut the govt did a good job killing the large EV market by putting VAT back on EV’s priced over 500k NOK. Also the price of electricity at public chargers has been on the increase despite the price of electricity remaining stable. I own 2 EVs and live in Norway. We will eventually be hit with road tax.

[@freeul22]

Not only Tesla, There is Audi E-tron, VW, Mercedes, Volvo, Toyota, BMW electric Cars too

[@tech.inspection]

Absolutely, you're right! It's amazing to see the variety of EV options available today. Not only Tesla, but also Audi with their E-tron, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Volvo, Toyota, and BMW are all making significant contributions to the EV market. This diverse range of high-quality electric vehicles is one of the key reasons Norway has become the EV capital of the world. It offers consumers plenty of choices to suit different preferences and needs.

[@freeul22]

@@tech.inspection Electric cars have several disadvantages in winter conditions Reduced Range, Cold weather significantly reduces the battery efficiency, leading to decreased driving range. Batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) don't perform as well in low temperatures, which can reduce the range by up to 30-40%. Longer Charging times, Increased Energy use for Heating inside the Car. ( There is Plenty of Electric Charging Stations all over Norway )

[@IuseanXboxController]

Great video. Amazing how much some tax incentives and an educated population can spread a new technology... instead in South Carolina we get taxed more for owning an EV and the population posts stuff on facebook like "when it gets over 100 degrees out we should turn off the power to EV chargers because I don't want them messing with my AC." I bought my first EV as a retail worker in 2015 for $10k and my second EV at the end of 2020 for $18k. About to roll over 250k miles and 10 years of EV ownership next year and have had $700 in maintenance for broken stuff outside of tires, wipes, and washer fluid.

[@tech.inspection]

Thank you for sharing your story and for your kind words! It's impressive to hear about your long-term experience with EVs, especially managing such high mileage with minimal maintenance costs. It's a testament to the reliability and efficiency of electric vehicles. It's unfortunate to hear about the challenges faced in South Carolina regarding EV adoption. Hopefully, with more success stories like yours, the benefits of EVs will become more widely recognized, leading to better support and incentives for EV owners everywhere.

[@IuseanXboxController]

@@tech.inspection I find it even more impressive with how I drive my cars, they are well used and I never slowly leave a red light. 🙂 It is quite unfortunate and sad that the issue has become a political subject honestly, even if you tell the people against it your personal experience, ask them to support their views with some kind of science, and give them facts to dispel their beliefs they just use personal attacks against your looks at that point usually. Very low IQ people.