Norway just ordered 20 ‘flying’ electric ferries in historic deal

Norway is doubling down on electric maritime transport in a big way, placing an order for 20 of Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries in what’s being described as the largest deployment of its kind to date

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Why This Matters for EV Owners

The Bigger Picture

This development reflects broader shifts in the European EV market as charging infrastructure expands and new models enter the market..

Charging Infrastructure: Oslo, Norway

Oslo benefits from Norway's world-leading EV adoption rate (over 80% of new car sales). The city has extensive public charging infrastructure with competitive electricity prices averaging €0.15-0.25/kWh.

EVRoutes indexes over 500,000+ charging stations across 30 European countries, aggregated from providers including Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Fastned, Allego, and more.

What to Watch Next

As the EV landscape continues to evolve, developments like this shape the transition to electric mobility across Europe..