Climate, Energy and Building Minister Martin Lidegaard is driving in Denmark's first electric ministerial car.
Recent years have seen a marked improvement in electric cars. The technology has advanced to the point where it is now possible to drive over 400km on one charge. At the same time, the electric car also fulfils the need for an "office on wheels" as a ministerial car in use on long trips. The first experiences are good.

"It is gratifying that the technology has now reached the stage where it is possible to have an electric car as a ministerial car. In addition to their long range, electric cars can now also meet the needs of a minister who often has to work on the road. It goes without saying that I am very pleased to be able to travel in a climate-friendly car as climate minister," said Climate, Energy and Building Minister Martin Lidegaard.

The electric car is a Tesla S 85 - a medium-sized passenger car. It has been more expensive to buy than the previous ministerial car - a BMW 520 D. On the other hand, the running costs are expected to be lower. This is because the cost of fuel, servicing and taxes are less than a diesel-powered car. The ministry expects to achieve a small saving overall from the transport minister making this switch.

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