Nearly a 40 percent increase in the number of battery vehicles will have saved sales by 2023. The sector is calling for an immediate end to the pressure on drivers.
Despite all the obstacles, e-mobility is gaining momentum: with an increase of almost 40 percent to 47,600 units, we bought more electric cars than diesel cars for the first time last year. Their share increased to almost 20 percent of new registrations, and together with hybrid models, 48 percent of new cars had an alternative drive.
There is a lot of reluctance to buy
They ensured that the total market grew slightly by eleven percent to 239,150 cars, while petrol and diesel engines continued to decline. A similar level is also expected this year. The industry complains that companies and private individuals are very reluctant to buy, partly because some politicians demonize cars.
Higher travel allowance required
However, many are dependent on the car and mobility must remain affordable. That is why a tax stop is necessary. In concrete terms, the tax on mineral oils should not be increased, but both mileage allowances and travel allowances should be increased. The latter has not been adjusted since 2010, but a social graduation based on income would be useful.
To advance e-mobility, the expansion of charging stations should be promoted more and paying for electricity should finally be made easier, demands dealer spokesman Klaus Edelsbrunner.
Source: Krone
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