Abstract
Abstract In this paper we set out to determine the profitability of public fast charging stations in Norway based on data from actual use of the infrastructure. With estimated costs for investment and operation, we find that a significant share of the available charging stations was profitable with the current usage pattern. A sensitivity analysis showed that the pricing scheme were the most influential factor in the analysis. If we include a funding policy in the calculation, almost all stations were found to be profitable. This emphasizes the need for funding in a starting phase for charging infrastructure, or for fast charging stations in remote areas to provide sufficient charging options on long distance trips.