Electric mobility as the veganism of today's world

In recent years, electric mobility has become a symbol of the "right choice," similar to veganism in the field of nutrition. It is not just a technical change in propulsion, but a value-based attitude. Electric cars are presented as a morally superior alternative - cleaner, more responsible, and more modern. Those who reject it are sometimes perceived as backward or as someone who "doesn't understand the times."

As with veganism, however, it is not just a matter of personal conviction, but also of strong pressure from those around us. Government regulation, subsidies, media narratives, and corporate strategies create an environment in which a certain direction is not only recommended but gradually enforced. The choice may seem free, but its framework is predetermined. Combustion engines and traditional approaches are becoming less and less tolerated - not because they are indisputably outdated, but because they do not correspond to the current ideology of progress.

The question therefore remains: do people really have the opportunity to decide for themselves? Formally, yes - no one is forcing you to own an electric car yet. In practice, however, the space for alternatives is narrowing. Rising prices, bans, restrictions, and social pressure make the "choice" more of a test of loyalty to a certain worldview. Similar to veganism: it's not just about what you eat, but what you express by doing so.

However, a truly sustainable society should be based on informed decisions, not moral coercion. Electromobility may be one way forward - but it is not the only right answer. Freedom of choice only makes sense if there are real alternatives and open debate, not just one "right" direction that everyone is quietly being led towards.