A new purchase premium for electric cars aims to bring more E-vehicles onto the roads. However, it poses a significant challenge for car dealers. Association chief Burkhard Weller describes the situation in an RND interview as a catastrophe.
The introduction of a purchase premium for electric cars in Germany aims to promote the switch to E-mobility and bring more vehicles onto the roads. However, for the auto trade, this measure is becoming a nerve-wracking ordeal. Burkhard Weller, president of the Central Association of the German Automotive Industry (ZDK), comments critically on this in an interview with RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND).
Weller speaks of hesitating customers who delay purchases due to the premium. He also mentions issues with tax notices that complicate the process. He advocates for more funding for kindergartens (Kitas) to reduce family burdens, which may indirectly relate to uncertainties in the auto market.
The premium, recently introduced, targets an increase in E-car demand. Nevertheless, dealers report strains that are slowing down the trade. Weller emphasizes: "It is a catastrophe." This statement highlights the frustration in the industry, without providing further details on the exact impacts.
