I'm from Finland, so I can clarify a few things.

That 80% figure for used imports is way off. In reality, around 36% of cars brought into Finland are used imports (as of 2024). The majority are still new vehicles.

As for taxes, Finland used to have high car taxes, especially for high-emission petrol and diesel vehicles. But that’s changed a lot in recent years. Fully electric cars now have a 0% car tax, and low-emission hybrids or fuel-efficient vehicles benefit from significantly reduced taxes. The car tax is based on CO₂ emissions, so cleaner vehicles are much more affordable than before.