German gas stations will have to provide electric car charging under new rules
German gas stations will have to provide electric car charging under new rules
By Jon Porter
An electric car charges in Germany. | Photo by Janine Schmitz/Photothek via Getty Images
June 5, 2020 at 04:41PM
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By Jon Porter
An electric car charges in Germany. | Photo by Janine Schmitz/Photothek via Getty Images
Gas stations in Germany will be required to provide charging for electric vehicles as part of the country’s €130 billion coronavirus stimulus package, Reuters reports. In addition, the government is also increasing its subsidy for electric vehicles by €3,000 to €6,000 for cars costing less than €40,000. Combined, these measures could be a big boost for electric car adoption in a country where many of the world’s biggest automakers are headquartered.
Electric vehicles are currently relatively uncommon in the country. According to Reuters, less than 2 percent of the cars sold in Germany last year were electric, compared to 32 percent for diesel cars and 59.2 percent for petrol. A key limiting factor for adoption is range anxiety, with...
June 5, 2020 at 04:41PM
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