Electric vehicles are less damaged than gasoline vehicles
A recent report by the German Automobile Club (ADAC), Europe's largest vehicle rescue organization, in the 2020-2022 period, the average rate of electric vehicles with accidents was only 4.2/1,000 vehicles, nearly half of the figure of 10.4/1,000 gasoline/diesel vehicles of the same age.
According to ADAC, the main reason why electric cars are less damaged than gasoline cars lies in their simple design. Electric vehicles do not need complicated gearboxes, do not have to change engine oil, and do not worry about failure in the transmission system. Familiar concerns about gasoline vehicles are now eliminated. A streamlined operating system with few moving parts helps EVs (electric vehicles) reduce the risk of minor damage, especially in urban conditions.
ADAC also said that the period 2020 - 2022 has witnessed a rapid increase in the number of electric vehicles on the road. With the growing number of electric vehicles and many electric vehicles having been used for more than a year, the data is getting more accurate.
Environmental protection and increased technology experience
Not only stopping at breakdown and maintenance, switching from gasoline vehicles to electric vehicles is also a strategic step to reduce emissions and protect the living environment.
Car expert Nguyen Manh Thang - Director of Whatcar Vietnam - frankly pointed out that Vietnam has tens of millions of vehicles using internal combustion engines and this is an alarming issue in terms of emissions.
He further cited that Beijing used to be one of the most polluted cities in the world, but was controlled by strong policies: Banning gasoline vehicles from entering the inner city, prioritizing electric vehicles and public transport.
In Vietnam, with strong commitments from the Government and efforts from businesses, electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. The proof is that in 2024 alone, VinFast's electric car sales reached 87,000 vehicles, ranking No. 1 in terms of market share in Vietnam. These are signals that the trend of electrification is spreading, from urban to rural areas.
In fact, according to experts, electric vehicles have a great advantage over vehicles using traditional internal combustion engines. Associate Professor, Dr. Dam Hoang Phuc - Director of the Automotive Engineering Training Program, Hanoi University of Science and Technology - said that electric vehicles will make horsepower and cylinder numbers a thing of the past.
Mr. Phuc said that the automotive industry is shifting from mechanical engineering to software orientation, where software upgrades can turn old cars into a new, smoother version with more features without changing the hardware. This is a fundamental difference compared to traditional cars, which can only upgrade features by... buying a new generation car. Along with other great advantages in terms of cost of use and environmental friendliness, electric vehicles will be increasingly popular.
Mr. Nguyen Manh Thang also shared that according to a survey from Deloitte, more than 50% of Vietnamese people are interested in the environment and are ready to act if they are supported by appropriate policies.
The transition from gasoline vehicles to electric vehicles is not only a story of technology, but also a step forward in thinking, action and responsibility towards the environment. If tomorrow we can take a car without noise, smoke and dust and not worry about minor damage, then why not start today?
World Bank (WB) experts pointed out that from 2035 onwards, the demand for cars in Vietnam is expected to reach nearly 54 million cars. In particular, the demand for converting to electric vehicles is very high. Electric vehicle sales in Vietnam need to increase from 500,000 vehicles in 2022 to about 1.5 million vehicles in 2030 and 7.3 million vehicles in 2050. The market share of two-wheeled electric vehicles could reach over half (56%) of total two-wheeled vehicle sales by 2035.
