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title: "Tesla counters Norway’s VAT hike with dedicated consumer bonus"
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description: "Tesla has introduced a \"Tesla bonus\" in Norway to counteract a VAT increase on electric vehicles, effectively reducing prices by up to 50,000 kronor on several models, including the Model Y and most Model 3 trims. This incentive aims to stabilize demand after a drop in sales following the VAT hike. The promotion runs from January 9 to March 31, 2026, and includes favorable interest rates for up to three years. Tesla's strong performance in 2025, capturing nearly 20% market share, underscores its significant impact in Norway's electric vehicle market."
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# Tesla counters Norway’s VAT hike with dedicated consumer bonus

Tesla has rolled out a price incentive in Norway, effectively offsetting a notable VAT increase that hit electric vehicle buyers at the start of 2026.

The move follows Tesla Norway’s stunning finish in 2025, where the company saw substantial sales during the final weeks of the year.

## **A “Tesla bonus”**

Once the VAT increase kicked in at the start of 2026, Tesla Norway’s sales cooled almost immediately, as noted in a _CarUp_ report. Tesla’s response was swift, with the electric vehicle maker rolling out what it calls a “Tesla bonus.”

This bonus effectively cuts prices by up to 50,000 kronor across eight model variants. All versions of the Tesla Model Y qualify for the incentive, along with most Tesla Model 3 trims, save for the base entry-level model.

This means that for Tesla Norway’s best-selling vehicles, the bonus effectively restores pricing to pre-VAT levels. This blunts the impact of the new tax and makes Tesla’s vehicle offerings competitive again in Europe’s most EV-saturated market.

## **Stabilizing demand**

In addition to the “Tesla bonus,” the electric car maker is also offering a promotional interest rate for up to three years, with terms varying by model. The incentive applies to orders placed between January 9 and March 31, 2026, with delivery required by the end of the first quarter.

The stakes are high in Norway, where electric vehicles dominate new-car registrations. From the vehicles that were sold in 2025, 96% of new cars sold were fully electric. And from this number, Tesla and its Model Y made their dominance felt. This was highlighted by Geir Inge Stokke, director of OFV, who noted that Tesla was able to achieve its stellar results despite its small vehicle lineup.

“Taking almost 20% market share during a year with record-high new car sales is remarkable in itself. When a brand also achieves such volumes with so few models, it says a lot about both demand and Tesla’s impact on the Norwegian market,” Stokke stated.

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