Norway Plans to Scrap Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles
Norway, the world leader in electric car adoption, plans to phase out its sales tax (VAT) exemption for zero-emission vehicles by 2027.
The government announced this plan as part of its proposed 2026 budget, which includes lowering the price threshold for new electric vehicles subject to VAT from 500,000 kroner to 300,000 kroner.
By 2027, the VAT exemption would be abolished entirely, with VAT in Norway set at 25 percent for cars.
The Labour government wants to completely phase out its sales tax (VAT) exemption for zero-emission vehicles by 2027.
- The proposal needs to be approved by the government's partners in parliament before being passed.
- Norway's VAT is set at 25 percent for cars.
Author's summary: Norway to end tax exemption for electric vehicles by 2027.