While fully electric taxis in Germany still lead a niche existence and many providers continue to claim that a taxi operation with fully electric vehicles is not feasible, Norwegian operators are increasingly making the switch. In 2023, 88% of new units in the Scandinavian country were pure EVs, according to the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association Elbil. This means their share across all powertrains was even higher than the nationwide EV quota for new cars of 82.4%.
Of course, the major metropolises dominated the registration rates for e-taxis compared to smaller medium-sized centers. In Bergen and Stavanger, their share of new taxis was even 100% last year. In Trondheim, it was 97%, in Oslo 90%.
However, Elbil Secretary General Christina Bu is far from satisfied with the current situation: "It is impressive how our taxi industry is adapting, but now they also need better charging options." Fast-charging stations should be set up, which are reserved specifically for taxis. She also criticizes the attitude of some media, especially those reporting on frustrated taxi drivers who are skeptical of electric cars.
Deadlines for Taxi Operators
Many district administrations in Norway have already set deadlines by which all taxi licenses must be operated with electric vehicles. The province of Hordaland is leading the way. There, all taxis must be electrically operated from April 1 this year – the regulation will be extended to Sogn og Fjordane by April 1, 2026. In Oslo, the same rule applies from November 1, 2024, while in Buskerud, Akershus, and Østfold, October 1, 2027, has been set. Similar deadlines have also been set in typically rural districts like Trøndelag, Nordland, and Rogaland.
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