Many drivers are hesitant about e-mobility. But why?
There are many reasons.
- Fear of not reaching the desired range
- Supposedly high costs
- Reservations about major changes
However, a lot has already happened when it comes to range. It has improved enormously and will continue to increase in the future.
Costs are already hardly a reason today not to switch to an electric vehicle. Especially when combined with electricity from your own PV system, you can get from A to B extremely cheaply.
A simple example calculation is intended to show the cost difference.
(these are estimated values)
We assume a typical annual mileage of approx. 15,000 km.
Vehicle with internal combustion engine (petrol): petrol price €1.50 per litre, consumption 8 litres per 100 km
→ This results in costs of approx. €1,800 for 15,000 km.
Vehicle charged with electricity from the grid: electricity price €0.30 per kWh, consumption 20 kWh per 100 km
→ This results in costs of approx. €900 for 15,000 km.
Vehicle charged with PV surplus power: levelized cost of electricity €0.10 per kWh, consumption 20 kWh per 100 km
→ This results in costs of approx. €300 for 15,000 km.
Annual savings of approx. €1,500
The costs of an electric vehicle are comparable to vehicles with an internal combustion engine thanks to government incentives. Insurance costs are generally also roughly the same. Exemption from vehicle tax and lower maintenance costs further increase the price advantage.
So there are only a few reasons left to choose an internal combustion vehicle again.
As of August 2021. All information without guarantee.
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