E-VEHICLES ARE CONQUERING EUROPE

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE CONQUERING EUROPE

Sales of low-emission vehicles are constantly growing, so it is not surprising that the electric car industry is expanding, offering better and better models that can meet even the most demanding needs. Here are some of them

By:

TAMARA DJOKIĆ

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erbia is likewise heading toward e-mobility, as evidenced by this year’s Belgrade Car Fair, which featured a lot of hybrid and electric vehicles. Our country will also be added to the map of electric car producers, as the company Stelantis will produce the most advanced electric city car in Kragujevac, according to the announcement made during the Fair.

Although the rate at which electric vehicles are breaking through in Serbia is still unsatisfactory, as evidenced by the fact that more than 5,000 new vehicles were sold in Serbia in the first three months of this year, the majority of which were gasoline-powered, hybrid vehicles are slowly finding their place in the market. Just over 1,700 of the 25,000 vehicles sold last year were hybrids, with only 300 electric vehicles sold. Given that Serbia has over 2.2 million registered vehicles, it is a drop in the ocean.

The global scenario, on the other hand, paints a different picture. According to JATO Dynamics statistics from 27 European markets, plug-in hybrid and fully electric cars outsold diesels by 10 percent in March, with 244,801 registrations versus 202,113 registrations, implying that electric model sales increased by 10% while diesel models plummeted by 39%. With 23,013 new registrations, the Tesla Model 3 was once again the best-selling car in Europe, while the Tesla Model Y came in third (18,968).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are this year’s World and European Car of the Year winners. The Tesla 3 remains Europe’s most popular car, and we’ve added four more models to the mix: the tiny small MY Ami Cargo; the luxury Mercedes EQS SUV; the Volkswagen ID.4, which also won the European market; and the upcoming Škoda Enyaq Coupe iV, which will be available at the end of the year.

TESLA 3

The popularity of this already well-known Tesla model is demonstrated by the fact that more than half a million copies were sold in 2021 alone. The Model 3 is a fully electric vehicle, so you’ll never need to visit a gas station again! Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, Überturbine wheels, and Performance brakes provide complete vehicle control in all weather conditions. The Model 3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3.3 seconds thanks to a carbon fiber spoiler that aids stability at high speeds.

Tesla 3

Hyundai Ioniq 5

HYUNDAI IONIQ 5

At the New York International Motor Show, the all-electric Ioniq 5 won the World Car Awards in all three categories in which it was nominated. This crossover is the first vehicle to be built on a dedicated and advanced all-electric E-GMP platform in the new Hyundai EV era. The Ioniq 5’s exterior design is distinguished by clear and sharp lines that give it an appealing and sophisticated appearance. This unique battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) uses the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) design to provide 800-V and ultra-fast charging of 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.

KIA EV6

Built on Kia’s new Electric Global Modular Platform, the EV6 is the company’s first dedicated electric car (E-GMP). The EV6 has a range of up to 528 kilometers with a fully charged 77.4 kWh battery and takes less than 18 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. The 2.6 m EV6 wheelbase offers the same amount of cabin capacity as many medium or large SUVs, despite its modest outward dimensions. This means additional cabin space for the driver and passengers, as well as seats made from recycled bottles (PET), high-quality vegan leather, or deerskin.

MY AMI CARGO

My Ami Cargo is a practical, fully electric, incredibly compact, and cost-effective mobility solution, specifically designed for entrepreneur logistics, combining all of the benefits of AMY with optimized, modular loading space. With a load capacity of 400 L, a separate wall between the driver’s and cargo compartments, a modular top shelf that can be used as a mobile desk, and a flat floor in two levels, My Ami Cargo has an innovative interior layout. It has a range of 75 kilometers and a top speed of 45 kilometers per hour. My Ami Cargo emits no CO2, allowing professionals to access the city center, which is not accessible by car, while also providing a calm ride.

Mercedes EQS SUV Volkswagen ID.4

MERCEDES EQS SUV

Mercedes-Benz has entered a new, totally electric era in higher market segments with the luxury EQS sedan and the EQE sports sedan. The SUV’s avant-garde, luxurious interior provides plenty of space and comfort for seven people. The EQS SUV handles any terrain with ease thanks to powerful electric motors, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, and clever off-road mode. Mercedes-Benz is taking a huge step toward zero-CO2 mobility with the EQS SUV. When connected to a DC fast charger, the EQS SUV can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 31 minutes. According to the WLTP standard, it can go more than 600 kilometers and should be able to give 300 kilometers of range in just 15 minutes of charging.

VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

The German car manufacturer’s first electric SUV is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable to drive, with plenty of space and a large boot. And it does so with one of the best ranges of any electric vehicle (522 kilometers, WLTP range). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, with a top speed of 160 km/h. It should be noted that a rapid charger can charge lithium-ion batteries to 80% of their capacity (net 77 kWh, gross 82 kWh) in around 38 minutes. This car is also sold in the United States and China, in addition to Europe.

ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPE IV

This is the most prestigious model of the Czech brand and the first Škoda electric car to be produced in the RS version (Rally Sport). It is the only Czech manufacturer’s model based on the MEB platform that is built outside of the German production plant, together with the Enyaq SUV type. It has 299 horsepower (220 kilowatts) and electric motors that allow it to reach 100 kilometers per hour in six and a half seconds and a top speed of 180 kilometers per hour. The most powerful variant, which has two engines and four-wheel drive, has a larger battery with an 82-kWh capacity that takes 36 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. It will be the most expensive Škoda car ever when it goes on sale at the end of the year..

Škoda Enyaq Coupe IV