A quarter of students in Germany plan to buy an electrified car in the next three years. That is one of the results of a study by the International University IUBH. In her opinion, it also shows that potential buyers are willing to pay more, but the range and charging times of e-cars still deter many. For the study 2500 students were interviewed.

The most important reason for sales resulted from the fact that electric vehicles offer environmental advantages. 28 percent of those surveyed stated this as the reason for buying. For 9 percent, the quieter engine is decisive, almost as many stated lower energy costs and almost 7 percent tax benefits or discounts.

Range and charging time For the personal decision, practical aspects such as costs and range are ultimately decisive. An actual purchase is only considered from a range of over 452 kilometers, according to the IUBH Mobility Compass. The relatively high purchase price deters 16 percent, However, the potential buyers were willing to spend on average 2500 euros more for an electric car than for a combustion engine. For 16 percent, the loading of the E -Cars too long and about 10 Percent have concerns about the longevity of the battery.

When asked about the awareness of e-car brands, half showed that they knew Tesla. BMW follows with 14 percent in awareness of its electric vehicle range. It is followed by Volkswagen with 9.1 percent, Audi (5 percent) and Renault (4 percent). When asked which brand is actually being considered to buy an electric car, the picture is different. In the entry-level models, VW is ahead with 21 percent from BMW with 14 percent and Tesla in third place with 11 percent .

Electric cars in Germany (70 Pictures) Volkswagen has been delivering since September 2020 with the ID.3 the first electric car of its major offensive in the e-sector.

(Image: heise Autos) Owned their own car at the time of the survey in spring 2020 round 81 Percentage of those who live in the countryside 69 Percent of those living close to the city and just under 50 percent of city dwellers .

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