The ministry points to the underdeveloped charging infrastructure, as well as the increased weight of electric cars due to traction batteries and special equipment.
The tests began back in 2024. They involved 24 electric cars used in real service conditions. The list included the VW ID.3, VW ID.4, as well as the Porsche Taycan, which was used for highway patrols. The tests took place in four federal states — Tyrol, Salzburg, Lower Austria, and Vienna.
According to the ministry, currently, positive results were shown only by the use of electric vehicles as service transport for delivering documents and other non-operational tasks. The department notes that these conclusions partially coincide with the experience of other emergency services.
At the same time, the ministry stated it will continue to monitor technological development and the automotive market since it expects rapid technological changes in the segment of alternative power units.
Source: ORF
