Not everyone can afford an electric car. But even combustion engines are often no longer bargains, not to mention petrol or diesel. Train travel, 9-euro ticket or 49-euro ticket, flights – however we want to get from A to B, we have to dig deeper into our pockets.
The inflationary price spiral seems to be spiraling to new heights day by day. We all notice that no longer only at the supermarket checkout, on the bill from the energy supplier or when looking at the account. Even those who commute, travel or simply use the car regularly to get from A to B will clearly feel the many cost explosions – and nothing serious will change that anytime soon.
49 euros for the new climate ticket? At the price, interest will be limited
It was clear that the successor to the 9-euro ticket would not be as cheap as the original. But a monthly 49-euro ticket, which is only offered as an annual subscription, plays in a completely different league.
Let’s do the math: 9-euro ticket – that cost 9 euros a month. If you only wanted to use it for one month, you paid 9 euros. If you wanted to drive it for the whole three months, you had to put 27 euros on the table. Anyone who is expected to decide in favor of the successor touted as a climate ticket from 2023, pays 49 euros for one month. The conditions, as far as we know, remain the same: Local and regional public transport throughout Germany is included. But the climate ticket should only be available as an annual subscription.
That would be an unparalleled price shock, calculated for the year would come together 588 euros. It is not certain yet, but the climate ticket should probably be cancelable on a monthly basis. At least part of the simplicity of the predecessor returns. Nevertheless, the simple truth remains: With the successor, customers pay more than five times the price of the 9-euro ticket.
AdBlue, diesel, petrol: Combustion engines are not an alternative to saving money
So drive more cars again to save money? Unfortunately, this is a fallacy. Anyone who has looked around at petrol pumps in the last few months knows: Gasoline and diesel prices only go in one direction. The fuel discount has hardly changed anything about the extreme price increases. In the last few weeks, diesel prices in particular have continued to rise sharply.
But diesel drivers have a completely different problem: the important additive AdBlue is becoming an absolute scarce commodity in Germany. While fuel supplies are running low in France, some diesel drivers in this country have to wait and see how the car will even start in the future. Because supplies are scarce and Those who still get AdBlue often pay three times the price of a few months ago.
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Buying a car is becoming more and more expensive – but there is hope
Anyone who has already switched to an electric car can count themselves lucky – at least somewhat. Electricity, which is also more expensive, means that e-cars are no longer as cheap as they were a year ago. In addition, the electricity price, similar to classic fuels, also depends on where you connect your e-car: at work, at home or at a public charging station – and even here it is crucial in which city it is located.
Mobility – something is happening: E-cars, electric bicycles, e-scooters, a successor to the 9-euro ticket on buses and trains – all of this moves us in two ways. And what has happened in terms of mobility?
If you only want to switch now, you not only have to reckon with expensive electricity prices, but also dig deeper into your pocket when buying. The latest example of one of the expensive new luxury electric vehicles is the Polestar 3. The Swedes recently presented the e-SUV and are calling for a whopping 89,900 euros – the starting price, mind you. But there are also good signs for car buyers.
Expensive electricity prices ruin the cost advantage of e-cars:
All in all, the question remains: if costs continue to soar, who should still be able to afford a mobile lifestyle? The prices for flight tickets have also risen significantly, Deutsche Bahn has announced its new – of course higher – prices from December. Without a trend reversal, many Germans will have to think very carefully about which trips they can still afford. Whether the new job in the big city is worthwhile if the salary goes up when commuting. Or whether it would not be better to do without your own car.