From diesel to electric: new mobility trends in Luxembourg
In terms of motorisation, there has never been so much diversity and technical complexity in the automotive market.
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An increasingly complex market
Over the past four years, we have seen an increase in the number of electric vehicle registrations, including both hybrid and fully electric vehicles of various types (PHEV/BEV). These technologies now account for almost 60% of cars registered in Luxembourg in 2024. At the same time, diesel vehicles have lost ground and will account for only 13% of new registrations in 2024, down from 36% of new registrations in 2020.
The differences between the various types of vehicles with engines that have electric components integrated into them can be a barrier to a clear understanding of how they work. This complexity can present a real challenge when choosing a vehicle that suits your driving style.
All these different types of propulsion have their own advantages and disadvantages.
A crucial choice
While economy and environmental friendliness are the most important criteria when choosing a drive, they are far from the only ones. The prices for recharging abroad, the shorter range in cold weather, etc. play a major role.
For this reason, it is advisable not to make any hasty decisions when choosing a vehicle, so that it fully meets your needs and wishes.
For example, a mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) can save between 5 and 10% fuel, but it is not capable of driving electrically on its own. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), on the other hand, can cover between 35 and 100 km using only the electric motor.
But how do these features specifically affect your driving habits?
A service tailored to you
ACL is fully aware of the challenge posed by this type of choice. That is why we are making our technical expertise available to you. In 2024, our experts Frank Maas and Loic Schiocchet carried out 120 such interventions. These included 36 workshops on this topic with almost 450 people in seven partner municipalities[1]. In addition, 84 mobility consultations were held to help you choose your new vehicle.
The technical advice offered here, either by phone or directly on our premises, covers several aspects. First of all, we suggest that you evaluate the profitability of the different types of vehicle based on your typical routes, your wishes and your driving habits. We then provide you with detailed information about charging systems and the premiums you can receive.
Take advantage of our expertise and make an appointment.
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From battery diagnostics to neutral advice: ACL support for an informed decision
In addition, and since 2021, the ACL Diagnostic Center has been offering an independent diagnostic test for traction batteries, in particular, to which a ‘flash test’, an accelerated check of these batteries, has been added since 2023.
Finally, we guarantee a comprehensive and impartial analysis of all vehicle types. ACL will guide you impartially to offer you a selection based solely on your needs and desires, because our goal is to enable you to make an informed decision.
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[1] 2023 figures