Are charging stations regulated in Norway?

In Norway, charging stations are regulated by DSB. The requirements for the construction and maintenance of charge points in Norway are outlined by NEK 400-7-722. There are technically two solutions for charging (Mode 2 and Mode 3), but as previously mentioned, the EU requires Mode 3 for public chargers.

What are the charging requirements in Norway?

In Norway this applies to the highways E6, E18, E39 and E16. The proposed requirement is a maximum of 60 km between charging stations in each direction for light vehicles and the requirement of a minimum output at charging points and stations at var-ious milestones towards 2030.

How is charging infrastructure governed in Norway?

Areas for charging infrastructure are governed by the Planning and Building Act, which provides statutory authority to restrict the right of disposal both on public and private land. All areas in Norway are in practice governed by the land-use section in municipal plans. Some areas are also zoned, either in area zoning or detailed zoning plans.

Why is EV charging a good idea in Norway?

Norway’s national grid is powered by 99% renewable energy (wind, solar and hydro electric). Therefore the country’s EV charging infrastructure is powered by renewable energy. And Norway’s energy is not only clean, but cheap. The country’s low electricity prices result in further savings through EV ownership.

Which charging stations should be deployed in Norway?

In Norway this applies to the high-ways E6, E18, E39 and E16. The regulation will afect where charging stations should be deployed. There are a few fundamental diferences in the charging of light and heavy vehicles.

How many public chargers are there in Norway?

Reviewing the available data on public chargers from NOBIL (2021), we find that the public charger density in Norway steadily increased from 0.6 public chargers for every 1000 inhabitants in 2009 to 2.8 in 2019.