Electricity is the future and there is no longer any way to stay out of the revolution, we might as well let go and be overwhelmed above all because it is good for everyone.
After Enel which was the forerunner, after Hera, Iren, A2a, Edison is now also taking the field. In order not to be left out and in line with the group philosophy, it has launched Plug&Go on the market, its electric mobility offer for consumers who, unable to give up their car, are however looking for innovative and eco-sustainable solutions.
Plug&Go provides the customer with different models of electric cars with the formula of long-term rental, the installation of a Wall Box in your own home to recharge the vehicle in comfort and safety and, moreover, activating the supply of electricity with Edison to the consumer the value of one year of car top-up is reimbursed in the bill.
Alessandro Zunino, Chief Executive Officer of Edison Energia states: “Edison's goal is to remove the main obstacles to the adoption of the electric car, namely the initial investment and the difficulty of recharging. With car rental, home installation of the Wall Box, and free energy for the first year of recharging the car, we offer a complete service that overcomes these obstacles and helps you move more sustainably and more economically without change your habits".
Those who choose Plug&Go will be guaranteed by Edison a free inspection to check the condition of the home's electrical system and advice on the most suitable type of Wall Box. The infrastructural partner of the offer is SCAME, a leading company in the creation of recharging infrastructures and with consolidated experience in the field of electric mobility. Customers will not miss the Edison Plug&Go app, which will allow them to locate the closest charging stations via geolocation.
Let's get down to the numbers: according to data from the Energy&Strategy Group of the Milan Polytechnic, there are currently around 20 electric car models available in Europe, produced by just as many players. But forecasts indicate that by 2020 the offer is set to triple with the entry on the market of at least 4 other car manufacturers, including Honda, Opel, Posche and Audi.
In Italy, electric vehicles in 2017 marked an increase of 40% compared to the previous year, with almost 2.000 new registrations, 0,1% of the market. Small portion of the market, but destined to increase with the technological evolution of the sector and the development of batteries, the cost of which accounts for approximately 30% and, according to estimates, will halve by 2020. In 2017, the Italian vehicle fleet consisted of 56,4% from diesel powered cars, 32% petrol, 6,6% LPG, 3,4% hybrid, 1,7% methane and 0,1% electric. According to estimates, electric vehicles will reach 5 million by 2030 from the current 10.000, thanks to the drop in prices and the adequate development of charging infrastructure.
Finally, it should be remembered that for each new electric car in circulation to replace a traditional car, up to 2 tons of C02 are saved per year. Knowing you have an alternative is the key to igniting progress.
