Fewer and fewer drivers see drawbacks in electric cars. Survey shows what still bothers them
Electric car drivers in Norway are less likely to point out problems with fast charging. In 2022, a weak charging network was the most frequently mentioned disadvantage, but by 2026 it had dropped to eighth place. This is according to the Elbilisten 2026 survey conducted by the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association (Elbilforeningen).
Charging is less and less frequently indicated as a problem.
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Nearly 15,000 electric car users took part in the latest edition of the survey. Elbilforeningen reports that 35 percent of respondents see no drawbacks to using an electric car. In 2022, 25 percent of those surveyed gave this answer. This change is reflected in drivers' everyday assessments.
Fewer barriers. Greater satisfaction with EVs in Norway
The most frequently chosen answer in 2026 was 'no drawbacks.' 35 percent of survey participants indicated this, while four years earlier the dominant answer was a too-weak fast charging network. At that time, 35 percent of respondents pointed to this problem. Now, only 9 percent do.
Range is still mentioned by drivers. In 2026, 26 percent of those surveyed saw it as a disadvantage of electric cars, even though these vehicles are offering better and better performance. Charging time was indicated by 25 percent of participants. Difficulties with starting or paying for charging were cited by 20 percent.
Range is still mentioned by drivers. In 2026, 26 percent of those surveyed saw it as a disadvantage of electric cars, even though these vehicles are offering better and better performance. Charging time was indicated by 25 percent of participants. Difficulties with starting or paying for charging were cited by 20 percent.
The number of charging stations in Norway is constantly increasing.Photo: Wikimedia.org / Photo: Wolfmann / CC BY-SA 4.0
Charging an electric car in Norway. It's getting better and better
The fast charging network has clearly grown. At the beginning of 2022, there were about 4,100 fast chargers along Norwegian roads, and now there are 10,800. Christina Bu from Elbilforeningen says that charging a car on the road is becoming easier and easier. The organization’s data also shows that the stations themselves have been expanded.
The power of the devices has also changed. In 2022, 56 percent of chargers offered 150 kW or more, and now that share is 87 percent. Elbilforeningen points out that larger stations and higher power reduce stop times. Payment methods have also improved, as drivers can now use, among other things, bank cards and charging key fobs.
The power of the devices has also changed. In 2022, 56 percent of chargers offered 150 kW or more, and now that share is 87 percent. Elbilforeningen points out that larger stations and higher power reduce stop times. Payment methods have also improved, as drivers can now use, among other things, bank cards and charging key fobs.
The Elbilisten 2026 survey was conducted from March 31 to May 3. Participants could indicate up to three answers regarding the drawbacks of electric cars. This year’s edition was the fifteenth installment of the annual survey among Norwegian electric car drivers.
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