How Norway Built An EV Utopia While The U.S. Is Struggling To Go Electric | CNBC Documentary

Norway has almost 1.5 trillion dollars of reserve for its population of 5.5 million. What a country.

it must be nice to live in a country where the government actually helps the people.

It's refreshing to hear from competent people in government and in the public.

What an amazing reporter! She asked excellent questions and explored a depth of sources.

I love when she says "some people can't afford new car" with $100k Range Rover in shot 🤣🤣🤣

People are pointing out the fact that Norway is very resourceful country but failed to mention not having many corrupted politicians.

Norway is an annoyingly perfect example of what can be achieved when you do everything right and get lucky with finding resources.

Great video, this is good journalism! I am norwegian, and I'm on my third EV car. I will never go back to fossil fuel, not just because of the "green" advantages, or the favourable economics, but simply because I think EV cars is a superior technology. They are better cars, simpler technology, less maintance, far more energy efficient,

Norway is the definition of "don't get high on your own supply".

less noise in the city is the biggest thing ever

Very nice reportage. We've had an EV for 4 years and we'll never go back. However, we're privileged to live in a city with thousands of chargers and a province with a lot of fast chargers that work well.

Thank you for this report about EVs in Norway. However, you forgot a very important part of the EV history in Norway. That is Morton Harket. The Norwegian politicians didn't come to the idea of promoting EVs on their own. It was public pressure that made them grant facilities to EV owners. Who is Morten Harket? He is probably the internationally best-known Norwegian celeb from the field of entertainment. He is the lead singer of the band A-ha, which was very successful in the 80s and 90s. In the early 90s, he, supported by his other band members, also became known as an environmental activist. He started an action of civil disobedience by buying an EV and going around in Norway to promote EVs and granting facilities for EV owners. Therefore he didn't pay any toll or parking fees. Since he was a well-known celeb, that wasn't left unnoticed in the media and was becoming increasing media coverage for his actions. His EV was confiscated by the government to cover the unpaid toll and parking fees and was auctioned by the government. The auction was won by a happy "new" owner: Morten Harket, who got growing public support for his continuing charade, and eventually, the government gave in and started subsidising EVs and easing some rules, especially for EV users.

This is what happens when a government works for the good of the people first, not for corporations.

Largest oil driller with the highest EV adoption, boy that's ironic

I have an EV , a Kia E Niro in the UK, I would never have another petrol or diesel car. This is so much easier to drive, less noisy and if on a long trip I need to stop and charge up before the car! So as I am stopping I plug in and charge. I have never needed to stop just for the car to be charged on a long trip. Also charging at home costs me 1 tenth of the cost at a filling station. So a massive saving. Also very little maintenance and tyres last very well depending how much of that instant torque you use! A very interesting article.

As a norwegian I have to say that I have never heard anyone call a gas station an "energy station" 😅. Good video though, very comprehensive.

I am thoroughly impressed with the Norwegian government, residents and the absolute beauty of the country.

Wow, this is the first GOOD bit of journalism I've seen from CNBC in YEARS! The presenter was well prepared, asked the right questions and gave a complete holistic view from end to end. Other journalists should take note, someone needs to give this journalist a raise!

06:07 Look at that blue sky!☀️☁️☀️ I've only seen that in my city during the pandemic lock down😭

In Norway, the general rate for value added tax is 25%, for foodstuffs 15%, and for e.g. a. passenger transport, hotel accommodation and cinema tickets 12%.