German car drivers, who so far only thought to buy an electric car, now have the chance to save money by choosing a car with an electric drive.

Thus pure electric cars are subsidized with 4000 € and hybrid vehicles with 3000 €. In addition, an exemption from the car tax is to be made for the next ten years.

We find this incentive for German drivers very good, since we also attach great importance to the preservation of our environment. But every medal has known two sides so it did not take long until the first negative voices have said. Above all “Mr. Tesla “Elon Musk personally.

But why should one of the pioneers of the electric cars have something to oppose?
Quite simply, he sees Tesla disadvantaged by this bonus, because this premium is only valid for cars with a value of up to € 60,000, an amount where the pleasure with Tesla automobiles is still several thousand euros away. In particular, this premium is to be limited by 2020 and the new Tesla Model 3 (approx. € 30,000) is expected to reach the European market only in 2017 and thus not be able to enjoy the full range of this premium.

Regardless of what Elon Musk considers this premium to be for economic reasons, it is a real and important step towards a more environmentally friendly future for us all.

Grass AF