Negative discourse is deeply rooted in Japan for various reasons regarding the spread of EVs. Verify their authenticity one by one.
The number of units sold in the world is increasing rapidly
In recent years, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have been increasing rapidly in the world. Sales increased from about 3.24 million units (4.2% of the total) in 2020 to about 6.75 million units (8.4% of the total), which more than doubled in 2021 just one year later.
In 2021, about 4.8 million units of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) will be sold, which has grown to significantly exceed the approximately 3.1 million units of hybrid vehicles (HVs), which have been the representative of electric vehicles. ..
* In this article, EV refers to both PHEV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) unless otherwise specified.
The reason for this rapid growth is that countries around the world are promoting the sale of EVs as a measure against climate change, and technological advances have made many people feel the same as (or more than) conventional gasoline-powered vehicles and HVs. ) Practicality, convenience, and economic efficiency from a long-term perspective.
However, in Japan, where it is difficult to get the latest information from overseas, it is still difficult.
・ A large amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) is emitted from battery manufacturing and power generation.
・ Weak against cold and snow
・ Vulnerable to disasters
・ Insufficient power due to charging
・ Battery deterioration / replacement cost is high
・ Danger of electric shock and fire
・ Economic efficiency
There are conspicuous opinions that “EV will not spread” by citing problems that have already been solved, and the ratio of EV to the new car sales of passenger cars in 2021 will be about 1.8%, which is less than a quarter of the world.
* Domestic EV (PHEV + BEV) sales volume: From “Sales volume by fuel (passenger car)” announced by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association
In this article, we will examine the truth of these “common misunderstandings and misunderstandings about EVs” and explain why EVs are spreading at explosive speeds in the world.