As part of the energy transition, I bought an electric car. I was primarily driven by curiosity about how driving such a car would work. The fact that subsidies [most likely NPO Elektromobilita] were available at the time for public entities, cities, and foundations to purchase electric cars also played a significant role in my decision. I was considering buying a new car at the time, and the incentive in the form of a subsidy definitely helped me decide on an electric car, as the price was probably the biggest obstacle for me.
The car works perfectly and has an excellent user interface. Everything is simple and works through an app on my phone, and I charge it at work, where we have a charger. I think charging is an obstacle for many people. I can’t imagine not being able to charge at home or at work and having to search for chargers around Prague. It depends a lot on where you live and what charging options you have.
I would definitely recommend that others gather as much information as possible. I can recommend various discussion groups on social media, where you can learn many interesting things, even if some are irrelevant. In addition, it is important to test an electric car yourself, ideally overnight, as this experience is beneficial before making a purchase. These are pieces of the puzzle that will help you if you are unsure whether you want to buy the car.