2023-03-22 07:00:00
Rarely have political ideals and reality diverged so far: while the EU and parts of the federal government are aiming for a radical ban on cars powered by internal combustion engines, the willingness of buyers to buy an electric car is decreasing more and more. This is also the result of a representative study conducted by the portal Autoscout 24 and the market research institute Innofact among more than 1000 car owners.
The survey was mainly regarding the changed framework conditions: the price of electricity has recently risen, the subsidies have been reduced. The study wanted to find out how this affects purchase intentions.
The results are a cold shower for advocates of e-mobility: For 36 percent of those surveyed, electric cars were previously out of the question, now it is 44 percent. Another 32 percent would only consider an electric car if the general conditions improve once more. In fact, however, e-cars still pay far less into the tax coffer than classic combustion engines; it can be assumed that their operation will become significantly more expensive in the future. Despite the increased costs, a modest 24 percent identify themselves as die-hard fans.
Looking at it the other way around: a proud 76 percent of German drivers are now skeptical or reluctant to buy an electric car. And with the women? Under the current conditions, 81 percent prefer to stay with the classic drive. (aum/jm)
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