Oslo The EV Capital Agency for Urban Environment City of Oslo Sture Portvik
Motivation With 63% of global emissions in Norwegian cities coming from the transport sector, the only way to reduce emissions in our cities is to boost a green shift in transportation. In 2008, Oslo adopted a ten-point plan to reduce CO2 emissions, to which the large scale introduction of EVs plays a big part.
What have Oslo done the last 5 years? A big frontal sweep, incl.: Free public charging infrastructure (normal charging) Free parking (saves a lot of money) Access to bus lanes (regional/local roads, saves time) Grants for private charging infrastructures on private ground (shopping centres, housing communities etc.) Free passing through tool gates (regional/local roads) Support for quick charging operators (grants, joint-ventures) A zero emission municipality fleet within 2020. So far more than 500 EVs (50 % of the fleet) Zero emission public transportation within 2020 (so far 56 %, incl. electric trams, metro, bio gas and hydrogen, buses etc.) Green procurement of goods and transport (demanding deliveries by zero emission)
Making EVs the right choice: three critical success factors: EVs must be cheap to buy (no purchasing tax, no VAT) Cheap to use (free parking, free electricity, free passing in tool gates) Convenient to use (easy access to charging) You also need the right product to succeed
Making EVs the right choice - Charging infrastructure To kick-start the adoption of EVs electrical vehicle the City of Oslo has contributed to the proliferation of an adequate charging infrastructure. Today Oslo is Norway s, and probably the Worlds, largest owner of charging infrastructure. Seeing- is believe. Easily available charging infrastructure made the driving an EV attractive and convenient, but also helped to raise public awareness and increase understanding about EVs.
Results Exponential growth of more than 100 % annually since 2012 The market share for EVs 30 % in Oslo in 2015 More than 35 % of all EVs sold in Western Europa were sold in Norway the last two year Close to half of all Teslas and E-Golfs sold in Europe in 2015 was sold to Norway egolf number one car regardless of engine system. Three pure EVs on the top ten list (VW egolf, Nissan Leaf and Tesla S model).
Exponential growth of EVs
New EVs sold in 2015 30% of total sales in Oslo
The first mass market for BEVs
Oslo s plans for the next 5 years An exponential growth of more than 100 % annually (since 2012) makes it hard to keep up the speed with deployment of new charging infrastructure. The number of EVs increased with 112% in Oslo last year, and the number of charging points increased with 26%.
Never change a winning card, but always stay flexible. New ideas are necessary. In order to catch up we now also need to: Deployment of fast chargers in cooperation with private operators Indoor Parking houses for EVs (Akershus, Vulkan). The World s first dedicated P-houses for EVs only Establishing Centers of excellence for professional user of EVs, incl. EL-Taxi, Electrical Freight distribution (FEV), Craftsmen using EVs etc. Zero emission public transportation
A green shift in transport is needed Everything is connected to everything, in addition to more EVs we now need: More public transportation Greener public transportation. Fossil-free within 2020 (the official goal) Increased focus on facilitation for pedestrians and cyclists Increased focus on (green) car sharing More freight handling by trains Green freight distribution in the City Electrification and greener heavy duty vehicles EL-Taxis Park and ride solutions, in combination with EVs Increased use of ITS Low emission zones Congestion/ rush hour tax Residential parking (free parking for EVs) and of course, More electrical vehicles
Government and market (not Government vs. markets) If you want to boost the prevalence of EVs the Cities has to act as a first mover and help boosting the EV market, left alone the markets forces will be too small, too late. Pollutions and emissions are a urban challenges, and cities and urban regions has to meet this challenges. In this regard Cities can acts as: First movers Elevate market imperfections Facilitator for new charging infrastructure Active partners in charging and technology Supporter of private initiatives Regulators to enhance electric mobility Demanding customers Support schemes for charging facilities