Electromobility

What is electromobility?

The term electromobility refers to the use of electric energy to power or operate electric vehicles. However, electromobility doesn’t only concern electric cars but also other electric-powered means of transport such as bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, and electric kick scooters. Although it may seem like a recent trend, electric propulsion has been used for a long time, for example, by trolleybuses running on overhead electric lines.

Cars are currently at the center of electromobility. The goal of increasing the production and sales of electric vehicles is to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation. Electric mobility is becoming an integral part of urban transport infrastructure and helps mitigate the effects of global climate change.

What are the advantages of electromobility?

• Zero emissions because electric vehicles do not emit harmful CO2, which is largely responsible for global warming.
• Lower environmental impact thanks to the use of green energy from renewable sources.
• Lower operating costs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles.
• Possibility of subsidies for purchasing electric vehicles or wallboxes (electric vehicle charging stations).
  

What are the disadvantages of electromobility?

• Shorter range of electric vehicles compared to combustion engine vehicles.
• Insufficient network of charging stations and points in some countries.
• Higher purchase price of electric vehicles.
  

The road to electromobility in the EU

On March 28, 2023, the European Union officially approved the end of sales of petrol and diesel cars. This is expected to take effect by 2035, when charges will be imposed on all CO2 emissions from combustion engines in new vehicles.

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