Why Schleswig-Holsteiner shy away from e-cars: an analysis

Why Schleswig-Holsteiner shy away from e-cars: an analysis

Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland - In Schleswig-Holstein, only every seventh new vehicle is registered as an electric car. In view of the high acquisition costs and sometimes still worrying charging infrastructure, many potential buyers are back. These concerns reflect a trendy development that is also known as an Osborne effect. This theory states that potential buyers are more likely to wait for future technical developments, which leads to a decline in sales. In 2019, around 90,000 cars were sold in Schleswig-Holstein, but this number fell to only 70,000 last year. In addition, the proportion of newly approved electric cars has dropped to only 15 percent this year, while it was previously 20 percent.

Martin Seydell from the vehicle trade association in Schleswig-Holstein pointed out that "there are still some fears among the drivers". This includes questions about the range of vehicles and the availability of charging stations. However, optimistic voices emphasize that most of these concerns are now addressed and the modern electric cars have the necessary properties to facilitate the everyday life of the drivers.

challenges in charging behavior

The charging infrastructure sometimes shows positive developments: over 4,000 public junctions exist in Schleswig-Holstein. Nevertheless, access to quick charging stations that bring a significant time saving is still inadequate. Only a few markets, such as Lidl, offer these comfortable charging options, while other providers often require slow charging at alternating current locations, which can be impractical for users.

Another obstacle is the price of charging at public stations, which is very varied and sometimes higher than the costs for similar fuel. Consumer representatives therefore demand more transparency in this area. Nevertheless, it can be seen that, if possible, the shop at home is a considerably cheaper alternative that potentially saves up to half the operating costs compared to conventional internal combustion engines.

market development and future prospects

Car dealers are under pressure because the manufacturers strive for a higher proportion of electric vehicles in their sales figures. This is done against the background of strict emission regulations, under which a certain proportion of electrical vehicles are required to comply with the fleet emission limits. According to Anja Bauer, a car dealer from Flensburg, a target of 40 to 50 percent is expected for electric cars. But buying factors such as trailer load and long -distance trips limits the purchase decision of the consumers.

At the same time, the market for used electric cars is growing. Many leasing contracts expire, which increases the number of models available. With prices around 20,000 euros for vehicles that are only two or three years old, the purchase of electric cars is becoming increasingly attractive. Nevertheless, the question of the battery state remains a central point for potential buyers, with many dealers offer certificates for the lifespan of the batteries.

With the increasing acceptance of electric vehicles, the qualified workshop landscape also becomes clearer. Around half of the workshops in Schleswig-Holstein now offer services for electric vehicles, which gives drivers security in this sensitive use of vehicle use.

The climate discussion about electric cars remains a hot topic, even if they can be operated more emission -free than their traditional counterparts. Critics often emphasize CO2 emissions associated with the production and charging of the batteries. While some analyzes are skeptical about the additional electricity requirement, current progress in energy generation that CO2 emissions in electric cars are relatively less than with conventional internal engines are lower.

Overall, the developments with regard to the electric cars in Schleswig-Holstein are more positive, despite the existing challenges. The advent of apps that promote the use of renewable energies in the use of electricity and the decreasing manufacturing emissions of batteries show that the transition to more sustainable mobility is likely.