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Economic factors play a significant role in the shift towards electric vehicles. The cost savings of fuel can be particularly striking for taxi drivers and frequent motorists. For instance, the trip costs over 200,000 km were significantly lower than that for comparable petrol cars like the Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris, which would have a fuel expenditure exceeding $12,700 if driven at current fuel prices.
The contrasting fuel expenditures between gasoline and electricity have clearly delivered substantial savings. Drivers who opted for electric vehicles reported the potential of spending as little as €3,700 on electricity if charged at local rates, with costs further diminished for those utilizing solar power.