Due to the sharp rise in fuel prices this year, the cost of owning an electric car is equal to, and in some cases less than, the cost of owning an internal combustion engine (ICE) car. About informs He reports to the Financial Times by citing rental company LeasePlan.
According to LeasePlan, although a battery engine is more expensive than an internal combustion engine, operating costs are several times lower due to lower maintenance costs and cheap refueling. The company also noted that electric vehicles in nearly all European countries now cost the same or less in terms of total cost of ownership as cars with petrol or diesel powertrains.
LeasePlan specifically compared the prices of the Ford Kuga with its internal combustion engine and electric counterpart, the Skoda Enyaq. That is, in 19 of the 22 European countries where these cars are offered, they either cost about the same or an electric car can be bought cheaper.
LeasePlan estimates that today charging costs make up about 15% of the cost of owning an electric vehicle, and the cost of refueling a diesel-powered vehicle accounts for about 28% of the total cost of ownership.
rane reportedSerial production of the Russian electric truck EVM Pro will begin in the first quarter of next year. EVM Pro is the first Russian electric truck. It was created on the basis of the UAZ Profi chassis.