Here in Norway we even have Tesla Model S taxis. (The government subsidies are a bit crazy.)

Edit: to be clear, these are regular taxis, not high-end/limousine/whatnot-service

I've seen it claimed that due to the lower fuel costs, and the lower maintenance, that taxis are a fast growth market for electric cars so that may be a factor as well.

Are there actual subsidies or just lower taxes on electric cars in Norway?

EDIT We are being pedantic apparently. Are there any cash or cash like payments or is the subsidy purely in the form of a tax reduction?

Most of the subsidy is in the form of tax reductions, a little is in cash like payments (e.g. increased car allowance). But what does it matter? The distinction is purely arbitrary. If the government said "there will be no tax reductions, you get an equivalent cash payment instead", the end financial situation for both you and for the government is exactly the same.

If I sell you a donut for $3 and then give you $1 back, or I sell you a donut for $2, is there any meaningful difference?

Investopedia defines subsidy as

"A subsidy is a benefit given by the government to groups or individuals usually in the form of a cash payment or tax reduction."

Southern too. There are tons of Merc taxis in Greece. Beemers or Audis not so much.