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“Beware the trap” when charging electric cars

Standing for too long and thus blocking a charging station for other e-car drivers can lead to high costs (symbolic photo).(Bild: Huber Patrick, Krone KREATIV)

Most people only hear about the advantages of an electrically powered vehicle. There is no doubt about it. Especially when it comes to noise and exhaust fumes. But some experiences also make you despair, as a recent case in Innsbruck shows.

They have been "fashionable" for years and are advertised with ever more enticing claims - we are talking about e-cars, i.e. vehicles powered purely by electricity. A lot is promised in terms of benefits, but not everything is always delivered. Here is a brief overview: