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Policies and Incentives
- Climate Law and Net-Zero Targets: In 2017, Sweden passed a climate law committing to net-zero emissions by 2045 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by 70% by 2030. This climate law provides a framework for policies supporting EV adoption, including incentives and regulations like the bonus-malus system.
- Super Green Car Subsidy Program: Introduced in January 2012, this program subsidized electric cars and “super green cars” with emissions less than 50 g/km. Although it ended in 2014, it was pivotal in kickstarting EV demand.
- Scrapping Premium: Sweden offers a scrapping premium for replacing old vehicles with electric ones, which encourages upgrading to more environmentally friendly vehicles.
- EV Charging Infrastructure: Starting January 1, 2025, properties and businesses with over 20 parking spaces must install at least one EV charging point. From January 1, 2027, commercial properties must have one charging point per ten spaces, with infrastructure extended to at least 50% of spaces. The Klimatklivet program provides financial support for these installations, covering up to 50% of costs.
- Local Policy Instruments: Research suggests that public procurement of EVs and increased public charging points effectively promote EV adoption in urban areas. Tailoring policies to specific municipal characteristics enhances their effectiveness.
Impact of Policies
Despite the slowdown in EV adoption in recent years, these policies have laid a solid foundation for Sweden’s transition towards more sustainable transportation options. They are designed to address infrastructure barriers and incentivize both private and public sectors to support EVs. However, the absence of direct purchase subsidies for new EVs as of November 2022 may have contributed to the recent slowdown in new registrations.
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