Why EVs are taking over now
Battery cost, charging infrastructure and regulation all crossed a line at once.
You'll learn
- Explain why evs are taking over now in plain language
- Recognise the key vocabulary
- Apply the idea to a real vehicle
Overview
Nothing about an electric motor changed recently. What changed is the price of a kilowatt-hour, the number of rapid chargers, and the rules governing tailpipe emissions.
In depth
Three curves that crossed
-89%
Cell cost
Price per kWh since 2010.
3×
Typical range
From ~120 km to 400 km+ on mainstream cars.
20×
Public chargers
Growth in rapid charge points across the last decade.
300+
Model choice
Battery-electric models now available globally.
Key takeaways
Remember this
- Battery cost collapse is the main driver of EV adoption.
- Charging networks removed the practical blocker.
- An EV's lifetime emissions fall as the grid decarbonises.
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