2035: The Year of the Electric Revolution - How the Auto Industry Is Preparing for the Future

Hey there, car enthusiasts and sustainability dreamers!

Big news on the automotive front: European carmakers have decided to throw in the towel when it comes to fighting the 2035 sales ban on combustion engine cars. Yes, you read correctly: 2035 is the deadline and it seems that this time is really fixed.

For a long time it seemed that the big boys in the car industry, especially those from Germany and Italy, would dig their heels in. They championed what they saw as the rights of the internal combustion engine, arguing that the market - and perhaps even themselves - would not be ready to go all-electric by 2035. And let's face it, they had a point: the move to all-electric is a huge one, both in terms of infrastructure and in the minds of us, the consumers.

But the wind seems to be changing. Luca de Meo, none other than the CEO of Renault and president of the European carmakers' association ACEA, has made it clear: "We are no longer disputing 2035. It is time to get going." That's quite a statement, especially given the earlier resistance. De Meo sees 2035 as "potentially achievable", but - and here comes the big but - only if the right conditions fall into place. That means a lot of work to do: from improving charging infrastructure to making sure electric cars are affordable and accessible to all. Fortunately, we are already seeing the right concept cars come along like the Volkswagen ID.2 that makes a price tag for an eletric car feasible

So, what does this mean for you, the consumer, and for us here at lease.car? Well, it means that the future is electric and that that future is getting closer faster than you might think. It's a reminder that change is inevitable, and that adapting is the only way forward.

At lease.car, we're here to guide you through this transition. Whether you're curious about your first electric car, or already completely converted and looking for your next one, we have the info, the tools and the deals to make your journey as smooth as possible.

Let's accelerate towards that electric horizon together. Well, you get what we mean 😉