How to travel 350 km for only 5 euros with an electric car
Marc Fernàndez, from Girona, has been driving a 100% electric car for just a few weeks and has already discovered that spending five euros to drive 350 kilometers is no joke. But, how is it possible that an electric car is so economical when fuel costs seem to take the biggest part of the budget?
The change is not only economic but also a matter of autonomy and confidence. The increase in kilometers you can drive without having to stop to charge is changing the game for many drivers, and, as if that were not enough, charging the car at home or with ultra-fast points has also become more accessible.
The challenge of autonomy and real consumption
The 462 kilometers of the battery: reality or fantasy?
Marc’s car has an official range of up to 462 kilometers with a fully charged battery. But, don’t believe it entirely, because that depends a lot on where you drive. In the city, thanks to regenerative braking, you can make much better use of the battery. However, on the highway, the figure drops to about 350 real kilometers.
Planning the charge: between home and street
One of the keys is having a charger at home, like the one Marc installed in his parking spot. But in case of necessity, there are always paid charging points, both slow and ultra-fast charging, that can charge the vehicle in just twenty minutes, although at a higher cost.
The real cost of traveling by electric car
Spending five euros for 350 kilometers
Marc explains that, with only five euros of electric cost he can cover 350 kilometers. To put it in context, with his old combustion car he spent more than thirty-five euros to cover the same distance. This difference is even more significant considering the current rise in fuel prices, influenced by the war in the Middle East.
The initial price and subsidies: a brake or a boost?
Although the price of a 100% electric car is still higher than a combustion one, state subsidies are an incentive to decide. Marc acknowledges that these subsidies were decisive in making the decision, but that, once convinced, he would have made the switch anyway without them.
How to face the transition without dying trying
Adapting to a new style of driving
Leaving behind the noise and stops at the gas station also means adapting your routine. Planning charges and trusting intelligent assistants that guide the route according to charging points is essential. Marc explains that, thanks to this, he has no problems moving around daily without running out of battery.
The role of the charging network and trust
According to the company Som Mobilitat, the improvement of charging points and the loss of fear of electricity are key factors for the popularization of these vehicles. This evolution leads more and more drivers like Marc to jump in without looking back.
The reality is that the combination of lower prices and growing autonomy is turning the electric car into a truly attractive option for many families who want to save and contribute to a more sustainable future.
