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ChargeX Survey: E-Mobilists are Convinced - and in Favor of a Speed Limit

Electromobility out of conviction: More than half drive their electric car for the sake of the environment, support a speed limit, and are willing to pay more for electricity than for fuel. This is shown by a new study from the charging solution specialist. The greatest benefit would be free charging at the workplace.

Prototype: The typical e-car driver, as depicted in the ChargeX survey. | Photo: ChargeX
Prototype: The typical e-car driver, as depicted in the ChargeX survey. | Photo: ChargeX
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Johannes Reichel

German electric car owners drive electrically out of conviction and demonstrate a high environmental awareness. The Munich charging solution specialist ChargeX, in collaboration with the market research institute Dynata, surveyed over 500 electric car drivers about their personal attitudes, charging behavior, and desires regarding e-mobility. More than half cite environmental reasons as their main motivation, 71 percent of German electric car drivers are in favor of a speed limit, and almost half are willing to pay more for electricity than for fuel. Charging remains one of the main issues occupying electric car drivers. 83 percent of respondents consciously plan the charging of their vehicles. 80 percent have problems finding available charging spots – in big cities, it is even 86 percent. The most challenging places are inner cities and supermarket parking lots. When there are too few available charging stations, 89 percent of Germans move their cars after charging to make the spot available to others. Still, 58 percent charge via their own wallbox and 30 percent use public charging stations. The majority of respondents need only between 61 and 120 minutes of charging time to meet their daily mobility needs.

90 percent drive the electric car privately – over half for the sake of the environment

The majority of German electric car drivers are male, between 26 and 40 years old, and live in a city with over 20,000 inhabitants. Over 90 percent of respondents drive the electric car privately, while 51 percent chose a vehicle with a range of 201 to 400 kilometers and 22 percent opted for an electric car with over 400 kilometers range. 33 percent earn between 3,000 and 4,999 euros and 28 percent earn over 5,000 euros gross per month. Over half state that they acquired their electric car for the sake of the environment – equally among men and women. Only 15 percent decided on an electric car due to government subsidies and 17 percent due to tax advantages. 54 percent have exclusively electric vehicles in the household, 22 percent also drive combustion engines, and 21 percent rely on alternative propulsion systems such as hybrids.

Only 4 Percent Move Due to Blocking Fees
While 58 percent charge with their own wall box, 30 percent rely on the use of public charging stations. 9 percent primarily charge at their workplace. Respondents particularly desire more charging stations in city centers and supermarket parking lots. However, charging possibilities are also lacking at workplaces, hotels, and restaurants. As a result, 89 percent of respondents are considerate of other electric car users. 50 percent move their car immediately once their need for the next trip is met. 39 percent leave the charging station as soon as the vehicle is fully charged. Only 4 percent move when the blocking fee is due, and 5 percent leave their vehicle longer without moving it.

Employers Can Score with Free Charging Options
Only one in ten drives a purely electric company car; all others have privately acquired an electric vehicle. Nonetheless, support for e-mobility by the employer is a significant plus. For the majority of respondents, free charging options at the workplace are the most interesting benefit, followed by an e-fuel card worth up to 50 euros per month. Only 15 percent place more value on the provision of an electric vehicle as a company car. Less exciting are employee benefits like tax-free public transport tickets or railcards.

Translated automatically from German.
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