"Poche colonnine e tempi di ricarica lunghi": sfidiamo i pregiudizi testando un'auto 100% elettrica

Summary

The video tests common doubts about electric cars by taking a Hyundai Ioniq 5 on a 700-800 km round trip from Milan to Curon in the Italian Alps. It finds enough charging stations along the route and calculates that the trip cost around €120 in electricity versus €140 in gasoline for a comparable car. While electric car prices are still higher, maintenance is lower. Charging infrastructure is increasing in Italy, with 22 chargers per 100 electric cars versus 8.2 in Germany. The video aims to shed light on prejudices against electric cars.

Takeaways

• 😊 The video tests common doubts about electric cars by taking a trip in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 from Milan to Curon
• ⚡️ Electric cars show battery charge in kWh instead of liters of fuel
• 🚘 Finding charging points along the route is easier than expected thanks to maps and apps
• ⏱ Fast charges from 10% to 80% typically take 15-30 minutes depending on charger power
• 🌄 Reached beautiful Curon, where a 1300s bell tower amazingly emerges from an artificial lake
• 💡 Electric motors are quiet because there's no explosions, getting energy from batteries through wiring
• 🔌 Home wallbox chargers take 7-21 hours for a full charge, public stations are faster but more expensive
• ⚙️ Formula to calculate charging time = (Battery capacity kWh) / (Charger power kW * 0.98)
• 💰 The 746 km trip cost about 120€ in electricity, comparable to a gasoline car
• 👍 Italy has good EV infrastructure with 22 charging points per 100 electric cars, more than France and Germany

Q & A

What is the range of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car?

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a range of about 450 km (280 miles) under optimal conditions.

How do you calculate the charging time for an electric car?

You can calculate the charging time using this formula: Charging time (hours) = Battery capacity (kWh) / Charging power (kW) x 0.98.

What are the different types of EV charging stations?

The main types are home wallboxes (3.7-22 kW), public AC chargers (7-22 kW), and fast DC chargers (50-350 kW).

How much did the electric trip from Milan to Curon cost?

The 746 km trip cost about €120 in electricity costs.

How does an electric car motor work?

Electric motors take energy from the batteries to generate a magnetic field which causes the rotor to spin. This motion is transmitted to the wheels.

What are some benefits of driving an EV?

Benefits include no direct CO2 emissions, access to HOV lanes, free parking in some areas, lower maintenance costs, and no gas expenses.

Why are EV batteries less efficient in winter?

In cold weather, the chemical and physical efficiency of lithium-ion batteries decreases, reducing range.

How does Italy compare to other countries in EV charging stations?

Italy has around 22 charging points per 100 EVs, more than France (11.5) and Germany (8.2).

What needs improvement regarding EVs in Italy?

Main areas for improvement are lower purchase prices, more fast charging infrastructure nationwide, and better battery recycling systems.

Why was there a bell tower in the middle of the lake?

There used to be a town in that area before it was flooded after the construction of a dam, leaving only the 1300-built bell tower above water.