The purchase price of the electric car is higher than that of comparable models with a petrol engine.
With the imminent mandatory introduction of low-emission zones, many motorists are thinking about purchasing an electric car. However, the price of access to zero-emission models raises some doubts about the profitability of this type of model.
In any case, you have to do a lot of numbers to know if we are really interested in a zero-emission vehicle, strictly speaking from an economic point of view, although the total price per cost of ownership may be lower with the electric car.
In both thermal and electric cars, there are some equivalent fixed costs, such as insurance or tires, representing 9 and 3% of the total cost respectively. However
the electrical benefits of the tax burden, which is 16% in petrol or diesel, and has much lower fuel costs, which make up 8% of the total in electric cars compared to 27% in internal combustion engine vehicles.
Maintenance costs are also in favor of the electric car, estimated at 4% compared to 8% for thermal cars.
Taking the Lexus UX as an example, a model that has hybrid and 100% electric versions, we analyze whether the
lower costs per kilometer and maintenance of the electric versions compensates for this higher initial outlay.
The pure electric car and the plug-in hybrid variants of combustion cars are gradually gaining a place in buyers’ preferences, more and more models are coming onto the market. The main advantages are the zero CO2 emissions in circulation and the possibility to “feed” them with electrical energy from renewable sources.
Autonomy, time and price of charging are the main questions that arise when making a purchase decision.
Although the way to enjoy or use a car as a means of transport is evolving, and new formulas such as renting give access to a vehicle with certain characteristics for a certain time and for specific tasks.
Manufacturers publish the range data for an electric car, but in order to make comparisons and have the most realistic value possible, it should be noted that this figure is calculated according to the WLTP measurement cycle, which best fits the real conditions of use of a vehicle. For example, a BMW iX3 indicates a maximum range of 460 kilometers in the WLTP cycle and 520 kilometers
under the previous NEDC cycle.
If we don’t have that data at hand, there is a “trick” to calculate it approximately. Battery manufacturers claim that each kWh of battery is equivalent to 10 kilometers of autonomy on average. But this figure changes significantly if we take into account the power and weight of the vehicles. If you do not have the official data, there is an easy way to calculate the estimated autonomy.
In a small car
multiply battery capacity With a factor of 7.5, for example, we would get a range of 300 kilometers in a 40 kWh Renault Zoe. In a medium-sized car, the factor is 7; and in a large 5. In this way, a 39 kWh Hyundai Ioniq would have an autonomy of about 273 km; and an Audi eTron of 71 kWh, of 355 kilometers.
In general, charging an electric car at home is much cheaper than in a public charging station. The cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) depends on the electricity tariff and the amount of electricity (kWh) consumed. A typical domestic rate is around €0.15/kWh, so a vehicle with a 40kWh battery will cost around €6 to fully charge the battery, while
a plug-in hybrid vehicle with a small 10kWh battery it would only cost €1.5.
The most suitable rate to charge an electric car is the super valley (2.0DHS) with hourly discrimination, which offers much lower prices at night, which is the ideal time to leave the car plugged in. These rates can be as low as €0.03/kWh, so fully charging an average model, such as an electric Hyundai Ioniq, with a 39 kWh battery, costs €1.17. For this amount we could cover 340 kilometers (according to the WLTP-approved range data for this model), of which
there is an energy cost of 0.34 euros per 100 kilometers, much lower than that of an equivalent diesel model, which is around 5 euros per 100 kilometers. In the case of a Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid, with a battery of 8.9 kWh, the cost would be 1.30 euros for the peak rate and 0.27 euros for the off-peak rate.
How long it takes to charge an electric car depends on the speed of the charger, the size of the battery, the capacity of the car charger (depending on the model) and the cable we use. If the car doesn’t support fast or ultra-fast charging, we won’t be able to take advantage of the most powerful charging speeds.
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Source: La Verdad
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
