End of reduced tariff for electricians. Norway will subject them to VAT

In the 2026 budget proposal presented on Wednesday, Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg announced that electric cars would be subject to VAT. In 2027, the zero tax on electric cars is to be completely phased out.

Until the end of December, the sale of electric cars will be exempt from VAT if their final price does not exceed PLN 500,000. crowns (approximately PLN 180,000). From January, this limit will be lowered to PLN 300,000. crowns (PLN 108,000).

Most new cars on the market, the purchase of which has so far been subsidized in this way, will not be covered by reliefs in 2026. Sellers will have to add 25% to the price above the limit. tax. Stoltenberg also announced that in 2027 the entire price of an electric car will be taxed.

– The time has come to gradually withdraw privileges, Stoltenberg said at Wednesday's press conference.

The Minister of Finance also assured that the purchase of zero-emission cars will remain more attractive than combustion cars or hybrids. To this end, fees for purchasing and using such models will be increased.

In September, electric cars accounted for over 98%. total number of cars newly registered in Norway. With a 30% share of electric cars in the total number of cars on the road, Norway is at the top of the electromobility ranking in the world according to the OFV organization that monitors the Norwegian automotive market.

From Oslo Mieszko Czarnecki (PAP)

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