The electric market in Schwäbisch Gmünd: Ready for the big breakthrough?

The electric market in Schwäbisch Gmünd: Ready for the big breakthrough?

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Deutschland - The used car market for electric cars in the Schwäbisch Gmünd area develops increasingly, but still shows signs of structure. In the region, buyers through platforms such as Autoscout24, Heycar and meinestadt.de as well as via local car dealerships Diversa are available on used electric vehicles. However, according to a study by the German Automobile Treuhand, only about 13% of used car buyers can imagine switching to an electric car.

The market faces a few challenges, but price declines could make the e-used car market more affordable and promote its development. When buying a used electric car, the technical condition, especially the battery, is of crucial importance.

important aspects when buying e-cars

A central indicator is the State of Health (SO) of the battery, which describes performance compared to the new condition. From an 80% SO, the battery is considered suitable for everyday use. Half -workshops or tools such as "Leafspy" or "Olddeleven" can be used to check the SOH. In addition to the condition of the battery, brakes, tires and the general chassis constitution should also be checked exactly.

Depending on the use, the minimum range for used electric cars vary: While 100-150 km are recommended for city trips, commuters should plan with 200-250 km. A range of over 300 km is helpful for longer distances. It should be noted that the WLTP range is usually given 20–30% higher than the real range, especially for used vehicles.

charging infrastructure and financial considerations

The charging infrastructure in Schwäbisch Gmünd shows progress, but until 2035 only the need of 21% remains covered, without further expansion. The city has already installed 64 charging stations in the Fehrle car park and plans to achieve 96% coverage by 2025. According to the charging column register of the Federal Network Agency, around 125,000 AC loading points and 36,000 DC loading points were available in February 2025. The Federal Government has set itself the goal of creating one million charging points by 2030.

In addition, a change of battery can be economically sensible if the vehicle is offered at a low price and the total costs are below that of a new car. The insurance costs for e-cars are similar compared to combustion engines, but can increase something due to higher repair costs.

market developments and forecasts

In 2023, 524,219 battery -electric vehicles (BEVS) were approved, while this number broke into 380,609 in 2024. In the past, the state environmental premium for electric cars that ended on December 18, 2023 had contributed to boosting the market. Many car manufacturers currently offer discounts to stimulate sales.

The forecasts for 2025 remain unsafe because the new federal government has to determine decisive framework conditions. Politically, the goal remains to have 15 million electric cars in the car stock by 2030, but 1.7 million e-vehicles have to be re-approved annually in order to achieve this goal. Experts predict that the need for loading points could be between 100,000 and 680,000 by 2030.

Acceptance among consumers is growing, in particular with regard to the advantageous operating costs and the lower environmental impact of electric vehicles. Nevertheless, it remains essential to offer suitable charging structures and a wide range of model to further advance electromobility.

The current challenges therefore require competent solutions and targeted investments in the charging infrastructure, such as the EWE GO app, which helps users find easily charging points. The managing director of EWE Go, Ilker Akkaya, underlines the need for a nationwide expansion to promote the acceptance of electromobility.

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