Mobilität: Mehr als jeder Vierte will aufs E-Auto umsteigen

In a study conducted by Here Technologies and SBD Automotive, 27% of German car owners plan to purchase or lease an electric vehicle (EV) for their next car purchase, making Germany the country with the highest readiness to switch to EVs among the 30 analyzed European countries. The survey polled over 4,000 drivers from countries including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, the US, India, and Australia.

In Germany, 54% of respondents indicated they are more inclined to purchase an EV now compared to a year ago. Improved charging infrastructure, longer driving ranges, and faster charging speeds (37%), higher fuel prices (34%), and denser and more reliable charging networks (34%) are driving the increased interest. Economic factors like lower operating costs (41%), better value for money (38%), and tax incentives (36%) dominate the decision to switch, while environmental concerns rank fourth (37%).

Germany ranks sixth among 30 European countries in terms of EV adoption, sharing the top spot with Austria, and trailing Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Luxembourg. The ranking considers average charging capacity per station, EV share in the fleet, charging stations per road kilometer, and charging points per EV. Germany boasts the largest fast-charging network, with over 210,000 public stations and more than 55,000 fast-charging points, providing 48% more installed public charging capacity than France.

Despite concerns about insufficient range (45%), sparse charging station density (40%), and high purchase prices (39%), 64% of German EV owners have not avoided trips due to lack of charging stations. The concern about infrastructure is decreasing compared to last year, placing Germany as an "up for adoption" market where the next phase of mobility transition will be influenced by competitive vehicle prices and easy charging processes.