Gaia Green Tech answers

Frequently asked questions
about electric vehicles

In our daily interactions with people interested in EVs, we receive a lot of questions. We decided to compile the answers into a neat, visual flyer for everyone.

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Footnotes

  1. EV Database
  2. According to a CAWI study, the average daily trip by car in the EU is about 20km. Assuming the 250km range, you would need to charge it about every 2 weeks. Of course this depends on your situation but on average trips over 300km are very rare. 40% of drivers only do one or two trips over 300km a year, and just 20% do it three or more times.
  3. Volkswagen ID.3 Pro - EV Database. Note that the charge is usually done when you're not using the car anyway. I.e. it’s parked for the night, you’re out shopping or you stopped on a trip to use the restrooms and have a break with a meal or coffee. At no point you should wait for the car to charge.
  4. Volkswagen Golf (2013-2020) real MPG
  5. Assuming an average price of {price}€ per litre [30/01/2022]
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  7. Assuming an average price of {price}€ per kWh [30/01/2022]
  8. Assuming an average price of {price}€ per kWh when charging during the night with an EV specific tariff [30/01/2022]
  9. EVs are also cheaper to maintain. Over 5 years of ownership, Nissan Leaf is over 500€ cheaper to maintain and service than a VW Golf. After that period of time, the cost to maintain an EV remains the same while the petrol and diesel costs grow rapidly.
  10. EV or Gas, What Pollutes More?
  11. How long do electric car batteries last?
  12. Nissan looks for ways to use long-lasting EV batteries
  13. EV battery recycling: cost and components