If you want to buy an electric car, you will still be asked to pay a lot, at least when you buy it – government premium or not. Even for compact models, 40,000 euros are due. Other knockout criteria no longer play such a big role, at least in reality.
The range is now 350 kilometers, some models also manage 400 or 600 kilometers. The charging times have been reduced significantly: the battery is full enough for a decent distance after 15 to 20 minutes at fast charging stations. In addition, the prices for petrol and diesel. And electric cars are no longer spartanly equipped.
Car subscription as an alternative to purchase
The price remains. Especially for everyone who wants to try out an electric car first and shy away from the risk of a possibly low resale price. The alternative for them: a car subscription.
A Nissan Leaf with a range of 270 kilometers is available for as little as 199 euros per month.
There are now a whole range of start-ups on the market, such as Cluno, Finn.auto, ViveLaCar and like2drive, through which you can subscribe to an electric car. The mineral oil company Shell has also started a subscription offer exclusively for electric vehicles. Booking a car subscription is relatively uncomplicated over the Internet.
Between 6 and 24 months for the car subscription
Example like2drive: There you can rent most models from the Nissan Leaf to the Porsche Taycan at a fixed price. A subscription lasts between six and 24 months, after which the car can be returned at no extra cost. Included in the subscription are from the Permit about road tax and insurance to maintenance, tires and possible battery rental, all costs incurred during the subscription period. With some models, you can even book a flat rate for charging with electricity. You only have to pay the fine yourself.
The prices range from 199 euros per month for a Nissan Leaf with 270 kilometers Range about a Hyundai Ioniq 5 with 481 kilometers Range for 529 euros a month to the Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo with 389 kilometers Range for 1890 euros. However, you have to wait up to half a year for the Porsche.
Author: Jürgen Wolff, press-inform
