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CDA
December 12, 2022
Switzerland considers limiting the use of electric cars “for absolutely necessary trips” in the event of a shortage of electricity.
In recent times, combustion cars are the most persecuted by the authorities. They tend to suffer limitations of use in certain cities and, in fact, the European Union has already set a death date for them, 2035. However, the high energy prices and possible restrictionsUnfortunately, they will also affect electric vehicles that, until now, seemed “untouchable”.
We had already discussed France’s plans to limit electric car charging hours this winter in case the energy crisis escalates. It is not the only European country that has taken measures in this regard: Switzerland is considering limiting the use of electric vehicles in case of power shortage.
Only “for absolutely necessary trips”
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Although still new regulations are being drafted to save energy in times of scarcity, it has been specified that “the private use of electric cars is only allowed for absolutely necessary trips”,
The restrictions on electric cars are part of a phased austerity package which includes reducing the temperature of washing machines, banning the use of leaf blowers and seat heaters on ski lifts, and slowing down standard definition online video transmission.
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The energy restrictions are only in the draft phase, without an application schedule, and the limits on electric vehicles are only included in the level three package for the most extreme energy savings. Swiss authorities They are also considering the possibility of reducing the speed limit on their roads for the same purpose.
It must be taken into account that heMost of Switzerland’s electricity comes from hydro generation (water), but production slows down in the winter months, forcing the country to rely on energy imported from Germany and France.
