The strategies for the diffusion of EVs: Focus on Norway and Italy

Abstract

The goal of this work is to predict e-mobility trends which are essential for understanding the market and the infrastructure development over the next years. Nowadays among the many and different standards and rules there are two charging categories for electric vehicles: High power DC and AC charging modes. It will be interesting to see which technology will prevail in the next few years and if the charging mode option on a given EV affects its sales performance. This study presents the current e-mobility scenario in Norway and Italy, in particular analyzing: EV technical and commercial features, electric vehicle market related national incentive policies, technical and diffusion connector type and charging mode. In conclusion, on the basis of the existing history and analysis of the data available, this work will present a considered opinion on the probable development of this expanding niche market.