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Mobility of the future: Experts demand realistic goals for electric cars
On September 25th, 2025, industry leaders discussed the future of mobility and CO₂ targets at the Palais Niederösterreich.
Mobility of the future: Experts demand realistic goals for electric cars
On September 25, 2025, a discussion evening took place in the Palais Niederösterreich, which marked the start of the Vienna Electric Days 2025. Loud Leadersnet 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 Electric Days, which last until September 28th, will present over 50 electric vehicle models from 22 manufacturers, including ten Austrian premieres. The motto of the discussion evening “Mobility in transition: Is Europe fit for the future?” provided the framework for exciting contributions from experts.
The future of mobility
Hans Dieter Pötsch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Porsche Holding Salzburg, 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 electric, but the transition period could take longer than many expect. Pötsch called for realistic targets 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 starting prices starting at around 25,000 euros and emphasized the importance of flexible legal frameworks and the promotion of alternative fuels.
Opposite opinions on the future of combustion engines
Both Blume and Pötsch expressed skepticism about 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-friendliness of e-cars and the role of hydrogen and e-fuels in future mobility reported the Öko-Institut. Questions about these topics concern consumers as well as industry and politics.
There is talk of a comprehensive transformation of the automotive infrastructure KPMG be required. This includes a massive expansion of the charging station infrastructure, with over 1,000 charging stations per day, in order to achieve the EU's regulatory goals by 2030. In addition, a 320% increase in infrastructure development will be necessary, including the installation of High Power Chargers (HPC) of 350 kW and above to ensure short charging times and increase the acceptance of electric vehicles.
In addition, the long-term annual electricity demand for the European passenger car BEV fleet is estimated at 425 TWh. In order to achieve these goals, new regulatory frameworks are also required that accelerate the expansion of the charging infrastructure.