EV Reality Check: Beyond the Horizon

Brief introduction to the panel topic

Electric vehicles may have crossed the tipping point in global media, but the question remains whether they’ve crossed their “reality check” for everyday drivers. While manufacturers announce ambitious targets and policymakers push for an accelerated transition, consumers still face practical concerns around price, range, charging, maintenance, resale value, and the real cost of ownership. This panel will move beyond promises and projections to examine how ready the market truly is, and what factors are keeping significantly more people from switching to electric vehicles. Through an open and dynamic discussion, the forum will separate fact from assumption, address the concerns of current and prospective EV owners, and explore what drivers can realistically expect in the years ahead. Bringing together industry expertise, market experience, and questions that matter to the wider public, the panel will offer practical guidance for anyone trying to assess whether the electric future has truly arrived — or is still just around the corner.