At the Geneva motor show last week , Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche stated that electric vehicles will need a range of at least 310 miles per charge to become a viable option to gasoline - powered cars . However , he added that there is n’t necessarily a “ magic number ” to trigger a broader acceptance of the concept , stating : “ I do n't know if there 's one critical point after which in two years all internal combustion engines will be replaced in new - car applications by electric cars … ” Instead of the magic number , he outlined a " continuum " of necessary changes , the most important of which is the reduction of fuel prices .
At the Geneva motor show last week, Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche stated that electric vehicles will need a range of at least 310 miles per charge to become a mainstream option to gasoline-powered cars. However, he added that there isn’t necessarily a “magic number” to trigger a broader acceptance of the technology, stating: “I don't know if there's one tipping point after which in two years all internal combustion engines will be replaced in new-car sales by electric cars…” Instead of the magic number, he outlined a "continuum" of necessary steps, the most important of which is the reduction of battery prices.