⚡ EV charging at campsites
In Norway, it's easy to combine a road trip with overnight stays at campsites/rorbu: many sites have Type 2 (AC) or CEE 16A (camping sockets), and there are fast DC stations in the nearest villages. Below is an interactive map with examples, time/cost calculators, compatibility checklists, and safety/etiquette rules.
🗺️ Map: campsites and rorbu with charging facilities (approximate selection)
💸 Rates and payment scenarios
Campsites offer the following options: per kWh, fixed + kWh, per session/parking time. Type 2 more often — per-minute parking + per kWh; CEE 16A — fixed or meter. During "quiet hours," you are required to vacate the spot after 100%. Check the current limit (sometimes limited to 6–10 A at night).
🧮 Calculator: charging time and cost
🔌 Compatibility: what to bring with you
● Type 2 → Type 2 (AC) cable. Required for stationary "posts" without their own cable.
● Portable EVSE with adjustable current (6–16 A) and CEE 16A (blue) plug/adapter — only if permitted on site.
● Schuko — slowly and often banned for EVs: you need a certified EVSE, the consent of the administration, and a fully unwound extension cord.
● CCS2 — your port for DC on the road/in a settlement (cable attached to the column).
● Safety: unwind the extension cord completely; do not power through "T-connectors"; do not block passageways with cables.
✅ Camping charging readiness checklist
🛡️ Safety and rules on site
● Only charge where permitted and only with approved equipment.
● Do not use household extension cords/reels in semi-load conditions: unwind them completely, keep the connections dry and above ground.
● Set a current limit (6–10 A) if the total input is weak.
● Do not lay cables across driveways/paths. If necessary, cover the cable with a cable bridge.
● Clear the space after 100% (or according to site rules).
🕰️ When and how to charge
It is better to charge at night on AC (Type 2/CEE 16A) and add DC during the day in the nearest village if you are in a hurry. During "peak" weeks, plan your windows: arrival → connection → dinner → removal from the point until "quiet hours" if required by the administrator.
🧭 Overnight charging planner
✉️ What to ask the campsite/owners of rorbu before paying
● Where and how to charge: Type 2 / CEE 16A / DC only nearby.
● Rate: per kWh, fixed + kWh, per session/parking.
● Overnight rules: can you stay at the spot after 100% or do you need to vacate the space.
● Limits: maximum current/power, whether they asked to set a limit (6–10 A).
● Safety: is a portable EVSE allowed, cable/extension cord requirements.
📨 Template message to the administrator
📨 EV charging inquiry
Hello! We're planning to stay from __ to __. 1) Is there a Type 2 or CEE 16A available for EV charging? Where are they located? 2) What is the tariff (per kWh / per session / fixed + kWh)? Is prepayment required? 3) Can the car remain at the charger overnight after reaching 100%? What are the "quiet hours"? 4) Is there a current limit (for example, 6–10 A) for overnight charging? 5) Is a portable EVSE and an extension lead allowed provided the extension is fully unrolled? Thanks!
🤝 EV etiquette at campsites
● Remove your vehicle from the point after 100% (unless otherwise specified).
● Do not use Type 2 if CEE 16A is available, unless you need the speed.
● Lay cables so that no one can trip over them; cover them with a bridge if necessary.
● Respect quiet hours: do not slam doors or test car alarms.
● Inform your neighbours/administrator if the cable crosses a passageway.
❓ FAQ
Only with the permission of the administration and through a certified portable EVSE with current limitation, with the extension cord fully unwound and dry connections. Many campsites prohibit this method — use Type 2 or CEE 16A.
Approximately divide the required kWh by 3.6 kW (or less if you have reduced the current). For example, if you need 18 kWh, that's about 5 hours. Our calculator above will help you estimate more accurately.
It depends on the rules. Often, you are asked to vacate the space after 100% charging and park your car in a regular parking space. Check when you check in and use the night planner so as not to disturb others.
The tariff includes infrastructure, service and sometimes parking. Plus seasonal/location surcharges. To save money, charge most of the way on CEE 16A at night and top up at the nearest DC on the way.
The connectors themselves are protected, but cable and extension cord connections must be dry, raised above the ground and not in puddles. Always unwind the reels completely.
A common scenario: you live in a rorbu and charge at a DC in the village (often a 5-15 minute drive). It's convenient to combine this with shopping/dinner and return "80%" charged to your home.
Many AC charging points do not have a cable — you need your own Type 2 → Type 2. DC stations, on the other hand, always come with their own cable.
If the administration has not specified anything, a safe starting point is 8–10 A. If the input is weak or there is strong wind/rain, it is better to reduce it. Keep an eye on the heating of the plugs.
Either move it to a safe location or cover the cable with a bridge/mat and leave a note for your neighbours. If this is not possible, find another spot.
Arrive early, use a combo strategy (part of the charge at night on CEE/Type 2 + a short DC session in the morning on the way) and check the campsite's swap policy in advance.
