The Rise of Electric Vehicles and Their Situation in Türkiye
In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have come to the fore in the search for environmentally friendly transportation solutions. These vehicles attract attention with both their low power costs and their sensitivity to the environment. Electric vehicle sales are increasing rapidly on a global scale and this trend is also observed in Türkiye. So, what is the status of electric vehicles in the Turkish market? In this article, we will take a detailed look at the rise of electric vehicles, developments in Türkiye and future expectations.
Global Electric Vehicle Sales
Globally, electric vehicle sales increased by 2023% in the first three months of 29 compared to the same period last year. This increase highlights how fast the adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating. Incentives and infrastructure investments offered by governments, especially in regions such as Europe and North America, play an important role in this increase.
Electric Vehicle Demand in Türkiye
The demand for electric cars in Türkiye is also increasing day by day. Many car brands are preparing to offer various electric models to the Turkish market. This situation creates a great opportunity for Türkiye's automotive sector. Many domestic and foreign brands are increasing their investments to offer their electric vehicles for sale in Türkiye.
HYUNDAI'S NEW ELECTRIC MODEL: INSTER
One of the particularly striking developments is that, Hyundai's new electric model in the A-SUV segment Inster'dir. According to the statement made by journalist Emre Özpeynirci on his social media account, it was stated that Inster is counting the days for the Turkish market. The first batch of vehicles of this model, which will be offered for sale at the end of May, has reached Türkiye.
Inster is a model that has the potential to be chosen as the world's electric car of the year in 2025. With its 49 kWh version offering a long range, 370 kmIt offers a range of up to . Also, thanks to its fast charging feature, the charging time from 10% to 80% is only 30 minutesThese features are among the main elements that distinguish Inster from its competitors.
Pricing for Inster
Özpeynirci said the price of Inster 1,3 million TL He stated that it is expected to be around 10%. This model, which will be included in the XNUMX% Special Consumption Tax bracket applied to electric vehicles, is currently the cheapest electric car in Türkiye. BYD DolphinIt will be in a position to compete with the price of .
This pricing raises questions about whether Inster, which has an important place in the electric vehicle market, will be offered to consumers at more affordable prices with a special discount for the launch. Electric vehicle buyers may encounter special pricing during the Inster's launch period.
Türkiye's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
In order for electric vehicles to become widespread, it is also of great importance to develop the charging infrastructure. Turkey has accelerated its efforts to increase the charging stations required for the use of electric vehicles. Many new charging stations are being established in city centers and on highways, which positively affects the user experience.
Government-supported projects aim to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations. This will reduce the concerns of potential electric vehicle buyers and increase the adoption rate of electric vehicles.
Future Prospects
It is expected that the market share of electric vehicles will increase further in the future. In the search for sustainable transportation solutions, consumers' turning to environmentally friendly options is among the factors that will increase the sales of electric vehicles. In addition, technological developments and decreasing production costs will enable electric vehicles to reach wider audiences.
The interest of the younger generation in electric vehicles in particular will contribute to these vehicles becoming more popular in the future. With the increase in environmental awareness, it is an inevitable result that the preference rate of electric vehicles will also increase.
Last word
Electric vehicles have the potential to replace traditional automobiles in Turkey and around the world. The entry of innovative models such as the Hyundai Inster into the market will accelerate the electric vehicle revolution in Türkiye. The increase in the market share of electric vehicles will be an important step towards the spread of environmentally friendly transportation and a sustainable future.
