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ELECTRIC VEHICLES: 6 CLICHÉS TO CHALLENGE

May 11th, 2023

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You have probably heard statements like "The Great Wall of China is visible to the naked eye from the moon" or "You can tell the age of a ladybird by counting its dots". We usually don't try to find out more and take these statements as unquestionable truths. However, they are false and it has been proven! The Chinese Wall from the Moon is equivalent to looking at a 20 cm hair from a distance of 13 km and the number of dots actually differs depending on the species of ladybird. This is called conventional wisdom! No field is spared from clichés: electric mobility is also flanked by its share of prejudices. 

CLICHÉ N° 1: ELECTRIC CARS ARE EXPENSIVE 

By 2035, it will no longer be possible to sell new combustion vehicles in the European Union.

 

So it is true that today an electric vehicle still costs more to buy than a combustion vehicle (for a model equivalent in power and finish). However, this price difference is constantly decreasing: very short-term forecasts indicate a similar price for both engines.

 

By 2035, it will no longer be possible to sell new combustion vehicles in the European Union.

 

So it is true that today an electric vehicle still costs more to buy than a combustion vehicle (for a model equivalent in power and finish). However, this price difference is constantly decreasing: very short-term forecasts indicate a similar price for both engines.

In addition, to support the switch to clean mobility, the New Zealand government currently provides Clean Car Program subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles.

For consumption 

The real cost of a car is not limited to its purchase price, but also includes the savings made over the medium term. For example, the cost of recharging is in the ballpark of $3/100 km, which is three times less than the cost of fuel (petrol and diesel). The electric vehicle is therefore significantly lower in terms of running costs..

To maintain

In addition, maintenance costs 30-40% less compared to combustion engine cars. This is because electric cars, which are essentially made up of electronic components, do not require as much maintenance: no oil changes, no spark plugs or timing belts to change…

CLICHÉ N° 2: BATTERY LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR LONG JOURNEYS 

Today, the range of electric cars is 300 km on average, and easily exceeds 500 km for top-of-the-range models. This means that all-electric cars can be driven perfectly well over long distances. Moreover, the network of recharging stations is becoming more widespread, and in the future there will be a recharging station at very regular intervals on the motorway. These fast charging stations provide a range of around 250 km for a charging time of around 30 minutes.
 

In addition, the new generation battery and regenerative braking of PEUGEOT electric vehicles allow you to travel up to 400 km on a single charge.

Today, the range of electric cars is 300 km on average, and easily exceeds 500 km for top-of-the-range models. This means that all-electric cars can be driven perfectly well over long distances. Moreover, the network of recharging stations is becoming more widespread, and in the future there will be a recharging station at very regular intervals on the motorway. These fast charging stations provide a range of around 250 km for a charging time of around 30 minutes.
 

In addition, the new generation battery and regenerative braking of PEUGEOT electric vehicles allow you to travel up to 400 km on a single charge.

CLICHÉ N° 3: RECHARGING IS COMPLICATED BECAUSE THERE ARE NOT MANY CHARGING STATIONS 

There is already a large number of fast charging stations available on the entire network in New Zealand. New stations are regularly installed, so the network is constantly expanding. In addition, the NZ Transit Authority has stated its vision for a public charging station every 75 km on state highways.
 

In addition, your PEUGEOT dealer can assist with a professional installation service for the WallBox in private homes.

There is already a large number of fast charging stations available on the entire network in New Zealand. New stations are regularly installed, so the network is constantly expanding. In addition, the NZ Transit Authority has stated its vision for a public charging station every 75 km on state highways.

In addition, your PEUGEOT dealer can assist with a professional installation service for the WallBox in private homes.

CLICHÉ N° 4: RECHARGING TAKES TOO LONG 

Not true! It all depends on the charging solution you choose.
 

For example, at a public fast charge point, it will take you about 30 minutes, with a charging power of between 100 kW and 50 kW, to recharge the battery of your PEUGEOT e-208 to 80%!


For home recharging, using a simple electrical outlet, it is true that recharging can take a long time. But there are now more powerful systems that can reduce the charging time considerably. For example: with a WallBox plug, it will take around 7 hours to recover 100% of charge (compared to 30 hours with a domestic plug).

Not true! It all depends on the charging solution you choose.

For example, at a public fast charge point, it will take you about 30 minutes, with a charging power of between 100 kW and 50 kW, to recharge the battery of your PEUGEOT e-208 to 80%!


For home recharging, using a simple electrical outlet, it is true that recharging can take a long time. But there are now more powerful systems that can reduce the charging time considerably. For example: with a WallBox plug, it will take around 7 hours to recover 100% of charge (compared to 30 hours with a domestic plug).

CLICHÉ N° 5: ELECTRICITY IS NOT ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY 

Recharging 

It should be noted that recharging an electric car at home represents the same consumption as a water heater. Nothing spectacular! To compensate for this additional demand for electricity, specialists are thinking of other realistic ways, such as intelligent management of charging stations and night-time charging, which we already do for the use of household appliances, for example.

Recharging 

It should be noted that recharging an electric car at home represents the same consumption as a water heater. Nothing spectacular! To compensate for this additional demand for electricity, specialists are thinking of other realistic ways, such as intelligent management of charging stations and night-time charging, which we already do for the use of household appliances, for example.

Battery recycling 

It is estimated that on average, for an electric car that is driven 20,000 km/year, the battery has a life of 10 to 15 years. This is longer than the average life of a combustion engine vehicle. After its life cycle in an electric car, the battery is reused and then recycled at 50% or even 90% so that the raw materials it contains are reused. The battery can also be used to store renewable energy. Finally, the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries no longer requires rare earths and the materials are sourced from mines that are subject to strict regulations.

The ecological impact 

Over the lifetime of the electric vehicle, the carbon footprint of an electric car is 4 times lower than that of a combustion engine model. If you add to this the development of green electricity, you guarantee a reduction in your overall environmental impact.

CLICHÉ N° 6: AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE IS NOT FUN TO DRIVE 

On the contrary, driving an electric vehicle is a new and very pleasant experience!

 

  • Acceleration power: Thanks to the engine's power and torque, the e-208 takes just 8.1 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
  • Silence: the electric vehicle does not produce vibrations and the electric motor is silent. This considerably reduces noise pollution and provides the driver with considerable comfort and peace of mind.
  • A smooth, seamless ride without shifting gears, ideal for traffic jams and city traffic.
  • Agile and intuitive driving with the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit 3D.
  • No unpleasant odours from fuel and combustion.

On the contrary, driving an electric vehicle is a new and very pleasant experience!

 

  • Acceleration power: Thanks to the engine's power and torque, the e-208 takes just 8.1 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
  • Silence: the electric vehicle does not produce vibrations and the electric motor is silent. This considerably reduces noise pollution and provides the driver with considerable comfort and peace of mind.
  • A smooth, seamless ride without shifting gears, ideal for traffic jams and city traffic.
  • Agile and intuitive driving with the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit 3D.
  • No unpleasant odours from fuel and combustion.
Now you're ready to take the road to electric mobility!
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