After the diesel I will take a hybrid, Stefano writes to us. The electric? Not if it talks until 2035, for 2 reasons: prices and charging infrastructure. And certainly not electricians who advise against EVs, as another reader wrote to us
After the diesel… / The price and the refills, these are the two knots to be solved for the EVs
“NI don’t know what interest an electrician drives to advise against the electric car, evidently with this expensive-energy, is putting its feet forward to protect itself. Each of us has to make our own calculations and choices. But honestly I’m sick of hearing that Italian does not change because it is attached to one’s habits. It reminds me of the story of the big babies, who don’t want to leave Mom’s house and for this reason the real estate market was at a standstill. And therefore incentive of 1,000 euros to open the purchase contract .. And the other money who gave it to him with the recession and job losses coming? There are two problems with electric cars. First: the costs, that they are more niche and go to penalize the middle class, which is what has always driven the economy. If the state does not give incentives (and, given the current situation, it is not known to what extent it will give them in the future), sales are down“.
I have a Euro 5 diesel car and next will be a hybrid
“Second problem, infrastructureWhat is missing in Italy is continuity: if you want a sustainable future but then say no to wind, solar, nuclear, etc.… By buying energy abroad, so as to delegate pollution to others, you create the energy costs we know, to the detriment of the electric car. The change of mentality must start from the top. Countries like Norway or England they have been moving in this direction for years and some problems on the network are coming out, let alone us. However, everyone is free to make his own choices: I have a diesel Euro 5 which in three years may no longer circulate. And, since I do 100km a day for work, I’ll probably still be on endothermic hybrid. Coming to 2035, hopefully, with new electric technologies and lower costs. The affordable city cars coming to market are ugly, less spacious than my Clio. I understand ecology, but when you buy something must also like it“. Stephen
After the diesel… / Do you change cars in 3 years? Let’s talk about…
Reply. Never said electricians are the problem. We just posted an email from a reader who was struck by the fact that one of these operators had them strongly the installation of a refill is not recommended. In addition to buying an electric car in general. Coming to his message: 100km a day is a range that many electric models cover without problems. Especially if you then have the possibility to recharge (not every day) at home or in the company. In three years, then, with the progress that is being made batteries and autonomy… As for the change of mentality, in Italy we are fresh if we wait for it to arrive from above. But we see that this crisis is leading a lot of business and individuals to investing in renewables, with many micro-implants. Unfortunately, the most important installations are mired in a bureaucracy that holds you back for years. Finally: are electric city cars really bad? In our opinion the 500e is a more beautiful than the 500 “Normal”, while Twingo and Smart are the same as always.
After the diesel I’ll get a hybrid: that’s why
