Survey: Cost and range worries slow Germany's shift to electric cars

NAMPA / DPA

2026-01-27

Frankfurt (dpa) - German drivers are holding back from buying electric cars on cost, range and charger availability grounds, according to a new survey conducted for the ZVEI electrical and digital sector association published on Tuesday. The Civey survey found 63.9% saw the cars as too expensive, while 51% pointed to the shortage of charge points, and a similar proportion to limited driving range. For the survey conducted between December 18 and......

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