Half a million new electric cars were registered in Germany in 2023. This leads to a total number of electric vehicles of currently around 1.4 million cars. Even though Chinese car brands are still barely visible, we often hear that Chinese manufacturers will soon dominate the market. Especially when it comes to affordable, low-cost vehicles. But is this really the case? And what does this mean for European manufacturers?
We talk about this with Marcus Zacher, editor-in-chief of elektroautomobil, the specialist magazine for electric mobility.
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Marcus Zacher has been editor-in-chief of Elektroautomobil since the beginning of 2020. He previously worked in the automotive industry for many years, where he was involved in the development of high-voltage batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles. He discovered his passion for all forms of electromobility during his bachelor's degree, which is why he later completed a master's programme in this field. Today, Marcus Zacher is involved in all aspects of electromobility and tests everything that moves electrically.
Elektroautomobil is available from newsagents as a German-language magazine. A classic automotive magazine with a focus on electromobility. A magazine for a new generation characterised by individuality, an interest in innovative technology and a sustainable attitude to life.