Are European Manufacturers Afraid of Electric Cars?

The trend of electric vehicles continues to grow, with new models being introduced every day. With Chinese manufacturers also joining the fray, electric cars with ranges of up to 1000 kilometers have started appearing on the market. However, European manufacturers have decided to approach this trend more cautiously than before. Here are the details:

Why Aren’t European Manufacturers Fully Transitioning to Electric Cars?

Many European manufacturers have started revealing their future plans in response to the spread of electric cars. Initially, almost all brands except Toyota made statements supporting a full transition to electric vehicles. Toyota, on the other hand, announced that it is working on “synthetic fuels and hydrogen technologies” instead of a full transition to electric vehicles.

With this full transition to electric vehicles, we began to see sub-brands like Renault’s Amperino. Especially in the minicar segment, many brands have started discontinuing their old series and replacing them with electric series. One example is the replacement of the Volkswagen Passat with the ID.7.

However, there was a point overlooked here. While European manufacturers were talking about ranges of 500-600 kilometers, Chinese manufacturers were talking about ranges of 1000+ kilometers. Looking back at the history of automotive production, China has always been a country that struggled in this regard. However, it can be said that catching up with the Chinese in the field of electric cars is truly challenging.

On the other hand, this rapid advancement has also frightened manufacturers. Many brands have started making statements like “we will produce both electric and internal combustion engine cars.” The most iconic example of this is the announcement made by the CEO of Renault after the introduction of a truly appealing car like the Renault 5. To read more about this, click here.

So, what do you think about this issue? Do you think European manufacturers cannot compete with Chinese manufacturers? Don’t forget to share your opinions in the comments section…