WORLD
: You sell many plug-in hybrids, the environmental benefits of which are controversial because it depends on how often the cars are driven electrically.
How many hybrid drivers will switch to a purely electric car later?
Ralf Brandstätter
: That depends on the individual needs.
If I drive short and medium-long distances, an electric car is already ideal today.
With a range of 330 to 550 kilometers with the ID.3, you can travel very well.
But if I drive long distances every day, I might still prefer a petrol or diesel engine today.
The plug-in hybrid is a good technology to combine both.
We have significantly increased its range so that it can meet many customer requirements in urban areas.
With the Aero-B, our long-distance hero, we will then be offering an e-vehicle with a range of 700 kilometers in 2023.
WORLD
: How is that supposed to work, do you have a new miracle battery?