There is no doubt that the market for electric cars is booming. The reason ? Essentially an ecological awareness. Climate-related issues are more prevalent in the minds of the French and electric vehicles are presented as a solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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A recent Ipsos study carried out for Vinci Autoroute in July 2021 with 4,000 working people shows that 90% of respondents want to reduce the environmental impact of their travel. One in two people give themselves five years to acquire an electric car. With a widening offer, how to orient your choice?
What is the main parameter to take into account when choosing an electric car?
It is obvious that the parameters will differ according to the situation of each one, nevertheless, it is essential to list them for find an electric car that meets their needs. Thus, the autonomy of the vehicle is an essential point if not the main criterion to remember when it comes to orienting your choice.
The first question to ask will therefore concern the number of kilometers traveled per day on average. It is therefore necessary to ask how often the car battery can be recharged. Autonomy is expressed in “WLTP cycle”, an established standard via a test protocol followed by manufacturers since September 2018. This makes it possible to compare the autonomy of electric vehicles of the market, knowing that the style of driving, the external conditions or even the use of the air conditioner or heating can naturally influence it.
What other criteria can motivate the choice of an electric car?
The maximum electrical charging power is a second criterion to take into account. The higher it is, the faster the vehicle will charge. This does not mean, however, that electric car range will be bigger! A vehicle whose range is low and the charging power high maximum will perhaps be more advantageous than an electric car with a long range, but a lower charging power.
the price of an electric car is also a point not to be evaded in its choice, even if the question also arises for the purchase of a thermal model. However, the acquisition of a “green” vehicle gives the possibility of benefiting from aid, leading to a reduction in the cost price. It should be checked whether these are included in the price displayed by the seller. Information on these aids is regularly updated on the government website.
It is obvious that the price of an electric city car will be lower compared to a model SUV or a plug-in sedan. You should also know that the battery of certain electric vehicles can be rented in parallel and is therefore not included in the price offered, like the Renault Zoe.
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If the price of an electric vehicle is higher than that of a thermal car, it is appropriate to calculate the savings that can be made afterwards. For example, driving 100 km in electric will cost between around €1.5 to €4, compared to €6 to €9 for a thermal vehicle. Not to mention that the installation of many terminals is no longer rare and they are made available free of charge, which is obviously not the case with petrol pumps!
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