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Mobility of the future: Experts are calling for realistic goals for electric cars
On September 25, 2025, industry leaders in Palais Lower Austria discussed the future of mobility and CO₂ goals.
Mobility of the future: Experts are calling for realistic goals for electric cars
On September 25, 2025, a discussion evening took place in the Palais Lower Austria, which marked the start of the Vienna Elektro days 2025. Loud Leader Around 300 representatives from business, research and industry were invited to discuss future mobility. This event was opened by City Councilor Barbara Novak and Thomas Beran from Porsche Media & Creative GmbH.
The Vienna Elektro days, which last until September 28, present over 50 e-vehicle models from 22 manufacturers, including ten Austrian premieres. The motto of the discussion evening "Change mobility: is Europe fit for the future?" offered the framework for exciting contributions from experts.
The future of mobility
Hans Dieter Pötsch, Chairman of the Porsche Holding Salzburg Supervisory Board, emphasized the central role of the auto industry for prosperity in Europe. He made it clear that the car fleet of the future will be electrical, but the transition phase could take longer than many expect. Pötsch called for realistic objectives for the desired CO₂ neutrality by 2035 and emphasized the need for a uniform charging network and investments in research.
Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen AG, spoke of the transformation of the industry and the challenge of establishing Volkswagen as a technology driver. He announced the introduction of the "Electric Urban Car Family" for 2026 with entry prices from around 25,000 euros and emphasized the importance of flexible legal framework and the promotion of alternative fuels.
Opposite opinions on combustion future
Both flower and Pötsch express skepticism to the planned ban on new registrations of combustion vehicles in the EU from 2035. This regulation, which is considered a milestone for climate protection, raises concerns about the charging infrastructure, the climate-friendly of e-cars as well as the role of hydrogen and e-fuel in future mobility reported the eco-institute. Questions about these topics concern both consumers as well as industry and politics.
A comprehensive transformation of the automotive infrastructure is loud KPMG be required. This includes a massive expansion of the charging stone infrastructure, with over 1,000 charging stations per day, to achieve the regulatory goals of the EU by 2030. In addition, an increase of 320 % in infrastructure expansion will be necessary, including the installation of High Power Charger (HPC) with 350 kW and more to ensure short loading times and increase the acceptance of electric vehicles.
In addition, the long-term annual electricity requirement for the European car BEV fleet is estimated at 425 TWH. In order to achieve these goals, new regulatory framework conditions are also required that accelerate the expansion of the charging infrastructure.