Debunking myths about electric vehicles

Preconceived ideas about electric cars are numerous and sometimes they still slow down their adoption. Let's take a moment to look at the top myths and see what that it really is.

This is false! Even if The electricity used is produced from highly carbon-intensive sources, a Electric cars always generate fewer greenhouse gases than a car diesel or conventional petrol.

In 2021, a study by BloombergNEF showed that over the entire life cycle (manufacturing, battery, transport, charging), The emissions of an average electric car were between 18% and 87% more lower than those of a combustion engine vehicle in five countries studied.

Not at all. The engines electric and their batteries are made to last and require very little maintenance equipment. While a combustion engine usually wears out after 200,000 to 300,000 km, an electric battery retains a good capacity even after more of 200,000 km.

Smart charging technologies also protect the battery, slowing down the charging speed after 80% to extend its lifespan.

The public charging network in Europe is booming: in October 2025 there were 1,027,958 charging points and their number is increasing every year, with installations in public places, at work and at home.

In fact, 90% of Charging is done at home or in the office, not on the road.

Today, cars electric cars typically offer between 350 and 450 km of range and some even exceed 700 km.

This is more than enough for the journeys daily newspapers. For long trips, you just need a little organisation to plan charging breaks, which are also breaks welcome to rest.

The latest models support recharging Fast in 15 to 25 minutes, making long-distance travel easier.

The majority of refills (about 90%) are done at home or at work, when the car is parked. A full charge at a standard charging station usually takes between 4 and 8 hours depending on the model.

For a fast charge, count between 15 and 25 minutes on a suitable charging station.

Electric cars are which can be pleasant but also pose risks to the pedestrians and cyclists.

To remedy this, manufacturers have integrated a sound that activates at low speeds and in reverse to warn users. Since July 2019, all new electric cars in Europe must be equipped with them.

On the contrary, cars reach the same maximum speeds as cars thermal powers.

Even better, their acceleration is often faster, because the electric motor instantly delivers its maximum power as soon as you Press the pedal.

Today, Hydrogen production is less efficient than that of cars electric.

The majority of zero-emission vehicle sales are for battery-electric cars.

However, some manufacturers are investing also in hydrogen, which could coexist with batteries in the future

In several European countries, Electric cars today cost as much, if not less, than their thermal equivalents when taking into account the total cost of ownership (energy, maintenance, depreciation, taxes).

With the increase in supply, they should become even more affordable.

The Luxembourg Government even offers a bonus of up to €6000 for any electric vehicle registered in the country before June 2027.

These myths are common, but As electric vehicles become more widespread, they will disappear. Electrification is underway and it offers a cleaner, more sustainable future. effective.

[1] BloombergNEF - Emissions throughout the lifecycle of electric vehicles [2] BloombergNEF - Lifecycle Emissions Electric vehicles [3] Statista - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Europe