The German government sees electromobility as a driving force in what may become an overall energy transition in the country, namely a fossil fuel exit. Considering that the
is one of the pillars of the national economy and also a key player on a global level, in an age when industries are expected to find climate- and environmentally friendly solutions for production and use, widespread access to electric vehicles could be both the dawning of a new, greener era and a massive revenue source.
Charge first
In short, ideally electric cars should lead to reduced emissions, sustainable energy efficiency and more flexible mobility solutions for consumers. Vehicles are plugged into a charging station and charged from the existing electricity grid. Stations can be
privately or publicly available. Electric cars are powered by rechargeable batteries. The
types of electric cars available on the German market are hybrid, mild hybrid, battery electric and plug-in hybrid. Volkswagen is the
best-selling electric car brand in the country, while
Tesla is the leading electric car manufacturer in the world.
In transition
The German government is keen to promote electromobility through various measures, which include expanding the
charging station infrastructure in the country and enabling public procurement for public institutions wishing to buy electric vehicles. Electric vehicles include not just passenger cars, but also public transport such as buses. Implementing, or rather, integrating electric mobility on a national level brings with it a list of necessary fundamental changes. These changes essentially mean the cooperation of the electric power and automotive industries, with a wide-reaching overhaul for both. Electricity from
renewable energy sources is desirable for charging, to reach sustainability goals. However, to ensure the successful launch of electromobility in Germany, vehicles need to be connected to electricity grids and transport networks, and
automobile manufacturers and suppliers face a transition to regularly producing electric car parts and systems.
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