There are many alternatives to petrol engines. Here is a quick comparison to help you see more clearly.
It looks like a Rocky Balboa-Apollo Creed poster: "Tonight, the electric car versus the gas car! Tadaaaam!" So which type of mobility will be declared the winner, on points or by knockout?
First of all, it should be noted that the two champions have a better environmental record than petrol or diesel. And if an electric or gas vehicle represents a substantial investment, you should know that the Equiwatt subsidy programme can give you a lump sum to take the plunge. And there are other discounts available throughout the life of the vehicle, such as reduced car tax or a discount on insurance premiums for natural gas mobility.
On the electric side of things, the savings in use are substantial. The TCS points out that for 10 years and 150,000 km, the running costs of a medium-class petrol car amount to 70 cents/km. Well, depending on the model of electric car you choose, the savings can be from 10% to more than 20% per km and over 10 years! Another notable advantage is that the network of recharging stations is very dense and is constantly growing, with more than 2,000 plugs nationwide and about ten of these stations in Yverdon itself. What's more, thanks to the EV-Pass application, you can recharge easily and quickly anywhere in Switzerland. With the types of sockets on offer, availability and payment methods, EV-Pass is rolling out the red carpet for you on the royal road to electric mobility! In short, the assurance of never being stranded on the side of the road.
Although less widespread, natural gas-powered mobility has some serious advantages to offer. The network of charging stations is not as tightly woven as it used to be. There are currently around 150 charging stations in Switzerland, a figure that is still rising. But with the Gigbas app you can easily find the nearest charging station, even abroad. And it is in everyday life that the natural gas/biogas vehicle shows its full potential for savings and ecological progress. Up to 40% cheaper than other fuels, gas emits 40% less CO2 and no fine particles. None at all!
Moral: whether electric or gas-powered, mobility now has the task of taking us far and wide at the lowest possible ecological cost and the lowest possible economic cost. In this context, our two champions must share the challenge: a draw, a tie!
Between vehicles electric and those running on fuel natural gas your heart is set on fuel? Make up your own mind by comparing their respective merits.