These are the best electric cars
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BMW iX |
RRP from EUR 77,300, savings: up to EUR 13,386 |
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Kia Niro EV |
RRP from EUR 47,590, savings of up to EUR 11,164 |
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Kia EV6 |
RRP from EUR 44,990, savings: up to EUR 14,069 / in leasing from EUR 274 |
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Mercedes EQS |
RRP from EUR 97,807, savings: up to EUR 6,152 |
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
RRP from EUR 41,900, savings: up to EUR 12,280 / leasing from EUR 234 |
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Audi Q4 e-tron |
RRP from EUR 41,900, savings: up to EUR 12,420 / best leasing price: EUR 89 |
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Skoda Enyaq iV |
RRP from EUR 34,600, savings: up to EUR 11,584 / best leasing price EUR 124 |
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Mazda MX-30 |
RRP from EUR 34,490, savings: up to EUR 13,035 / in leasing from EUR 90 |
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Opel Corsa-e |
RRP from EUR 30,400; Savings: up to EUR 11,920.00 |
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Smart EQ for two |
RRP from EUR 21,940, savings: up to EUR 8,240 / in leasing from EUR 77 |
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Tesla Model 3 |
RRP from EUR 46,560; Savings: up to EUR 7,975 / best leasing price EUR 289.00 |
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Toyota bZ4X |
RRP from EUR 47,490; Savings: up to EUR 10,520.00 |
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Volvo XC40 Recharge |
MSRP from EUR 48,650; Savings: up to EUR 9570.00 |
A 58 kWh battery is charged from 20 to 80 percent of its capacity (source: E.ON).
EnBW with the largest fast charging network in Germany
According to its own information, EnBW operates the largest fast charging network in Germany with more than 700 locations nationwide. In total, the Baden-Württemberg energy giant offers around 300,000 charging points in 17 European countries.
The EnBW rapid charging park at the Kamener Kreuz offers 52 charging points for rapid electricity tapping.
In mid-December 2021, the largest fast-charging park to date was added at the Kamener Kreuz. 52 vehicles can be charged at the same time at Germany’s number one transport hub – using 100% green electricity with an output of up to 300 kilowatts. Depending on the vehicle, a range of up to 100 kilometers can be charged in just five minutes. By 2025, it should be possible to charge e-cars quickly at 2,500 EnBW charging stations across Germany alone.
Ionity network with VW, Mercedes, BMW
Fast charging at Ionity: good and reliable, but expensive for non-contract customers.
By the end of 2021, the goal of 400 charging parks with an average of six charging points was reached. In August 2022, 1864 HPC charging stations were in operation at 428 locations and 37 additional parks were under construction. Ionity uses the European CCS standard and promises charging capacities of up to 350 kW – even if two vehicles are connected to one charging station. According to the company, this makes it possible to charge 50 kWh in nine minutes.
Charging with Ionity can be pretty expensive
However, the hefty price of 79 cents per kWh of electricity for non-contract customers is a deterrent. At some charging stations, you can also pay by Plug&Charge, i.e. simply by connecting the plug.
Volkswagen is building a fast charging network together with BP
Fastned diligently builds its own charging stations on motorways
There are a total of 28 turbochargers at Kreuz Hilden near Düsseldorf.
Tesla Supercharger: more than 100 locations in Germany
Aral pulse with more than 700 charging points
With Aral pulse, Aral can already boast more than 700 ultra-fast charging points and thus an impressive range in Germany. Thanks to Plug&Charge technology, paying after charging is very easy and convenient.
Missing transformers slow down the expansion
1000 promoted fast chargers with a price cap
Companies were able to apply for set-up and operation by drawing lots, and more than 400 applications to participate were submitted. The federal government provides financial support and initially collects the majority of the income for eight years. According to the former Minister of Transport Andreas Scheuer (CSU), e-car drivers should be able to reach the nearest fast charging station in ten minutes in the future.
Up to 300 kW charging power must be possible
Even more important for the consumer: charging capacities of up to 300 kW must be possible on site. The price per kilowatt hour of charging current should be a maximum of 44 cents, but according to the tender this is a “breathing upper price limit” that can be adjusted to inflation and price developments on the electricity market.
