The test scheme for
electric cars
During the period 2008-2012, the Danish
Energy Agency is providing a subsidy total-
ling DKK 35 million for testing electric cars.
The purpose of the test scheme is to gain practical
experience with the use of electric cars. It is pos-
sible to receive subsidies for the acquisition of
electric cars and for rechargers used to recharge
electric cars.
Measuring instruments display driving patterns
All subsidised electric cars are equipped with the same
type of measuring instrument. This makes it possible to
monitor usage of electric cars. As part of the test sche-
me experience is being gathered concerning daily dri-
ving patterns, e.g. number of trips, length of the trip, the
duration and time of day the electric car is recharged. It
is possible to apply for subsidies for collecting additional
data on use of electric cars.
Cross-sectoral projects
In addition, it is possible to apply for subsidies for cross-
sectoral projects. For example, an application may be
made for subsidies for projects that carry out analyses
of data collected and projects on communication of
experience etc.
Spreading the use of electric cars in Denmark
Experience gained from the test scheme is to help map
out any practical barriers to spreading the use of electric
cars in Denmark. This includes technical, organisatio-
nal, economic and environmental factors associated
with using, operating and maintaining electric cars. All
knowledge gathered via the pilot scheme is to be made
available to the public.
Electric cars may exploit wind power
When the wind is blowing, wind turbines in Denmark
generate more power than needed. Once wind power
has been further developed, electric cars may be able
to help exploit the excess wind power - not least in the
long run. The purpose of the test scheme is also to
analyse the possibilities of using electric cars to store
excess electricity production from wind turbines through
intelligent recharging.
Distribution of subsidies from 2009-2012
The subsi