---
title: "Electric Vehicles: batteries discharged"
description: "The end of internal combustion engines is scheduled for 2035 in the EU and Switzerland, yet electric cars sales are not taking off mainly due to their steep prices as well as drivers’ apprehensions surrounding the sparse recharging infrastructure. \nThe mounting skepticism toward electric vehicles has cost Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr his position, last week, as he had heavily invested in electric vehicles only to reverse course. Apple has also recently halted its electric vehicle project after sinking USD 1 bn into it. \nFor those who take the step, the preference goes to affordable Chinese models. China’s BYD has already overtaken Tesla becoming the world's largest EV manufacturer. In the face of this Chinese wave, western manufacturers are struggling to keep pace, and Tesla’s profitability has been declining due to the massive price reductions it has been making. \nIn light of this shifting landscape, a question arises: should Europe and Switzerland reevaluate their strategy and consider easing or postponing their ban on combustion engines cars?"
---

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# [Electric Vehicles: batteries discharged](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/electric-vehicles-batteries-discharged)

 Written by [Névine Pollini](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/névine-pollini) | Mar 21, 2024, 4:28:25 PM

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