The narrative with which car manufacturers have been trying to make electric cars attractive to us for years is something like this: The acquisition costs are rising due to the expensive battery.
But the additional costs would soon be amortized thanks to less operational effort and greater energy efficiency.
So that the personal break-even point is reached more quickly, the buyer of an e-car received a bonus paid for by the general public.
It's melting now.
How reliable are amortization calculations at a time when electricity prices are rising sharply?
German households currently pay 52 cents.
If you refuel at a fast charging station on a long journey, you have to reckon with prices of 65 to 80 cents per kilowatt hour.
In our experience, a consumption of around 22 kilowatt hours per 100 kilometers is a good value for a compact vehicle with a very careful driving style.
If you calculate an average price of 60 cents due to occasional quick charging, this results in costs of 13.20 euros per 100 kilometers.
Based on a price of 70 cents, this already results in 15.40 euros.
Assuming a currently realistic price of two euros per liter for petrol, the average consumption should not exceed 7.7 liters per 100 kilometers,
Insurance, taxes, used car prices: Many other factors influence the profitability calculation.
Accordingly, those who distrust all amortization calculations from the outset and accept a bitter truth are acting wisely: One way or another, individual mobility will become more expensive.