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Rising petrol prices are influencing people’s mobility behavior, something you can currently hear over and over again. Does that in itself already lead to more people buying electric cars?
Weiss: At least high petrol prices make people question their accustomed ways. Some drive more consciously, some cut back on certain journeys, and some are considering alternatives, such as cycling or public transport. However, not everyone can change their behaviour immediately. Those having to rely on cars as their main mode of transportation often keep driving.
Endlein: So far there isn’t any noticeable change in behavior on a large scale. Investing in a car is not a spontaneous decision at all, but rather a carefully considered investment. In addition electric vehicles require much more consultation than those with combustion engines, especially when it comes to charging, operating range and cost. For these reasons we do not believe that rising petrol prices will trigger an overnight rush to buy electric cars.
