Green & Energy: Mandy Pastohr, how sensible is the electric car premium?
The president of the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control defends the premium for electric cars and gives initial figures on the brands supported.
In the latest episode of the Green & Energy podcast on the Handelsblatt platform, BAFA President Mandy Pastohr defends the E-Auto Premium. She explains that the primary barrier for purchasing a new car is often the purchase price. The E-Auto Premium aims to address this issue and support low-income individuals in transitioning to environmentally friendly mobility.
During the podcast discussion with host Michael Scheppe, Pastohr also addressed which automobile brands have benefited the most from the premium so far. The BAFA manages other energy and climate policy funding programs, including the reduced subsidies for climate-friendly heating systems and industrial electricity prices. Pastohr, who can recognize up to 90 different bird species by their calls, also discussed these programs.
The podcast was moderated by Michael Scheppe. Exclusively for listeners of Handelsblatt Green & Energy, you can find an ad-free listening experience at https://www.handelsblatt.com/mehrklima.
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