Electric vehicles are already one of the most effective tools available to decarbonise road transport. Their superior energy efficiency means they produce substantially lower lifecycle CO₂ emissions than petrol or diesel vehicles under all electricity system scenarios assessed to date. And while they outperform internal combustion engine vehicles on lifecycle emissions, it is the source of electricity determines the scale of those emissions savings. 

E-roaming refers to the ability of EV drivers to seamlessly access and use charging stations operated by different charging networks. It works by establishing communication protocols that allow EV drivers to use a single access method, such as an app or RFID card, across various charging networks. This interoperability is essential to achieving efficient, user-friendly, and widely accessible charging infrastructure.

Drivers of combustion-engine vehicles often argue that electric vehicles are too expensive and offer insufficient driving range, especially in winter conditions. I decided to put it to the test. It turns out that driving hundreds of kilometers can absolutely be done with an affordable mass market electric car – also in winter.

Surging oil prices triggered by the conflict in Iran are once again exposing Europe’s vulnerability to fossil fuel dependence. As petrol costs spike and household budgets tighten, electric vehicles are proving far more resilient, offering not just lower running costs, but a pathway toward greater energy security and independence in an increasingly volatile world.