Image: Norsk elbilforeningOslo began rolling out its new AC charging pricing model last week and aims to complete its implementation across all charging stations by the end of June. From now on, electric vehicle (EV) owners will pay only for the electricity they consume, a service surcharge, and parking. The City of Oslo states on its website that the change “aims to contribute to fairer and more predictable charging conditions.”The previous time-based pricing model ensured that EVs vacated charging spots quickly after charging. In Germany, where metrological compliance is mandatory, this practice is no longer common. In the early days of electric vehicle adoption, it was often a lottery whether public charging was billed by time or consumption. Legally, only the latter is now permitted. In Oslo, EV owners with slower-charging vehicles felt disadvantaged by the old system. The country’s EV associations campaigned on their behalf—and succeeded.Under the new Oslo model, charging price is now calculated based on three components. The most important factor is the pricing according to actual electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours. This primary price component is based on the spot price the city pays for electricity and is updated daily. This comes in addition to an operating cost fee (in 2025, this was 0.81 kroner per kWh, approximately €0.07) and a third component: a time-based parking fee. The latter varies depending on when, how long, and where (city centre or outskirts) charging takes place.Concrete examples of the pricing structure are detailed in our comprehensive report. Norway has long been a pioneer in electric mobility, underscored by its 2025 annual statistics, with 96% of new cars registered last year being electric, while Oslo’s share is recorded as being even higher. Due to years of strong EV adoption in Norway, battery-electric cars have now surpassed diesel cars in the national fleet.oslo.kommune.no via elbil.no (in Norwegian)
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