Tesla Model S now number 1 in Norway

[Eskimo]

I did not quite know where to post this, but...

As of 31 July 2013, a total of 7 Model S new units and one used import had been registered in Norway.[104][105] During its first month in the Norwegian market, a total of 186 units were delivered to retail customers, allowing the Model S to rank as the second most sold electric car in August 2013 behind the Nissan Leaf (448 units).[106] Model S sales together with record Leaf sales, allowed the electric car segment in Norway to reach its best monthly sales ever and a record 6.0% market share of new passenger car sales in August 2013, up from 3.6% in August 2012.[106][107] Sales surged in September 2013, with a total of 616 units delivered, making the Tesla Model S the top selling car in Norway during this month, representing a market share of 5.1% of all the new cars sold in the country during this month, and contributing to a record 8.6% market share for plug-in electric vehicle sales during September.[16][17][18

Now that"s something.

 

[Hillhater]

Out of interest, how much does a Tesla "S" cost in Norway ?
..And are there any rebates or other State incentives available. ?

 

[Eskimo]

Seems to be 446 000 NOK, which is around 74 000 US dollars.

http://www.tnp.no/norway/panorama/3901-tesla-sells-its-first-new-electric-car

One has to remember also, that Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world, so that"s not bad price for norwegians at all, and i think they get rebates too. Free parking, free electricity, etc. It"s looks like a great car. I would pay to have a ride as a passenger on one.

 

[Teh Stork]

As a norwegian thats actually driven the car and know the legislation. Tesla has no tax or road tax to be registred. In addition, e-cars can drive in bus lanes, do not pay for parking and no fees on the highway.

This was originally a think-car incentive, but the environmental-movement has managed to keep the legislation - making electric cars a no brainer.

If you're norwegian and want a good car: buy a Nissan Leaf. If you want a fast car: buy a Tesla.

Tesla is competing with BMWs, Audis and other cars that retail for far over a million here in norway - tesla matches their performance and costs half. Tesla will have a huge impact on norwegian infrastructure if they play their car(d)s right.

 

[jonescg]

Only AUD$80k :lol:

In Australia, when they finally get here, will be well over $100k. I shit you not.

I think the Leaf is still ~$50k

 

[ManoisEscobar]

I agree.If you want one here it's probably time to invest in some lubrication.

The two 2012 roadsters on carsales.com.au are somewhere around the $250,000 mark.

 

[Eskimo]

Selling like hot cakes, Reuters:

"The first Tesla Model S to be delivered in Norway rolled onto its streets on August 7. By the end of September, it had become the best-selling car in the country—not just among electric vehicles but conventional ones too. Tesla sold 616 cars in September (link in Norwegian), giving it a market share of 5.1% for the month. It comfortably beat out the perennially popular Volkswagen Golf, which runs on gas and found only 561 buyers for 4.6% of the market.
Indeed, Norwegians are so keen to get their hands on a Model S, they are willing to pay a premium for a second-hand car, the direct opposite of the way the car business works. (It is conventional wisdom that a car begins to depreciate the moment you take possession of it.) Reuters reports that people are willing to pay as much as $20,000 over the list price."