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The Test of Time

Environment

Electric cars: evolution, durability, and impact over time

While electric cars are multiplying, what about the older models? Are they obsolete or still holding up?

This series puts electric vehicles to the test of time, looking at both their evolution and the impact of the years on their lifespan. From the motor to the battery, including costs and CO2 emissions, it covers it all.

EPISODE 1 - Second-hand: Choosing an Electric Car That Lasts

What should you consider when choosing a second-hand electric car? Will the battery still be viable after 5 years? Is the motor likely to fail? This episode provides tips to help navigate the still-new second-hand electric car market.

ProductionFanny Haussauer, Jonathan Lemieux
JournalistManon Germond
EditorialSéverine Chave, Manon Germond, Nina Treml
DirectorThierry Schwob
CameraThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos
EditingThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos, Damien Wüthrich
Motion designThierry Schwob, Damien Wüthrich
Sound designNicolas Vos
Color gradingMaxime Von der Mühll
Sound mixThierry Schwob
Fundraising and distributionNadia Kaelin, Clara Marbehant, Auriane Broulis
In collaboration withRTS Radio Television Suisse
With the support ofSuisseenergie, TCS

EPISODE 2 - Battery: Autonomy Over Time

What is the lifespan of an electric car battery? Am I taking a risk buying a second-hand one? In this episode, we focus on the many questions related to the battery, the key component of electric vehicles.

ProductionFanny Haussauer, Jonathan Lemieux
JournalistManon Germond
EditorialSéverine Chave, Manon Germond, Nina Treml
DirectorThierry Schwob
CameraThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos
EditingThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos, Damien Wüthrich
Motion designThierry Schwob, Damien Wüthrich
Sound designNicolas Vos
Color gradingMaxime Von der Mühll
Sound mixThierry Schwob
Fundraising and distributionNadia Kaelin, Clara Marbehant, Auriane Broulis
In collaboration withRTS Radio Television Suisse
With the support ofSuisseenergie, TCS

EPISODE 3 - Motor: Power and Endurance Over the Years

What is the lifespan of an electric motor? What has changed between the first models and those today? In this episode, we focus on electric motors, their durability, and the developments they’ve undergone in recent years.

ProductionFanny Haussauer, Jonathan Lemieux
JournalistManon Germond
EditorialSéverine Chave, Manon Germond, Nina Treml
DirectorThierry Schwob
CameraThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos
EditingThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos, Damien Wüthrich
Motion designThierry Schwob, Damien Wüthrich
Sound designNicolas Vos
Color gradingMaxime Von der Mühll
Sound mixThierry Schwob
Fundraising and distributionNadia Kaelin, Clara Marbehant, Auriane Broulis
In collaboration withRTS Radio Television Suisse
With the support ofSuisseenergie, TCS

EPISODE 4 - Costs: An Investment That Lasts?

What are the cost differences between an electric car and a combustion car? This episode offers a comparison — a showdown between the two types of vehicles… so, who will come out on top?

ProductionFanny Haussauer, Jonathan Lemieux
JournalistManon Germond
EditorialSéverine Chave, Manon Germond, Nina Treml
DirectorThierry Schwob
CameraThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos
EditingThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos, Damien Wüthrich
Motion designThierry Schwob, Damien Wüthrich
Sound designNicolas Vos
Color gradingMaxime Von der Mühll
Sound mixThierry Schwob
Fundraising and distributionNadia Kaelin, Clara Marbehant, Auriane Broulis
In collaboration withRTS Radio Television Suisse
With the support ofSuisseenergie, TCS

EPISODE 5 - Maintenance: Really Fewer Issues?

Electric cars require less maintenance. What does that mean for your wallet? Is it really advantageous in the long run? This episode answers these questions by explaining how electric vehicles have changed maintenance habits.

ProductionFanny Haussauer, Jonathan Lemieux
JournalistManon Germond
EditorialSéverine Chave, Manon Germond, Nina Treml
DirectorThierry Schwob
CameraThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos
EditingThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos, Damien Wüthrich
Motion designThierry Schwob, Damien Wüthrich
Sound designNicolas Vos
Color gradingMaxime Von der Mühll
Sound mixThierry Schwob
Fundraising and distributionNadia Kaelin, Clara Marbehant, Auriane Broulis
In collaboration withRTS Radio Television Suisse
With the support ofSuisseenergie, TCS

EPISODE 6 - Carbon: A Reduced Impact Over Time?

Is it better to drive my combustion car until the end of its life or invest in an electric vehicle? This is an interesting question that requires considering the entire life cycle of the car: its production, use, and end of life.

ProductionFanny Haussauer, Jonathan Lemieux
JournalistManon Germond
EditorialSéverine Chave, Manon Germond, Nina Treml
DirectorThierry Schwob
CameraThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos
EditingThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos, Damien Wüthrich
Motion designThierry Schwob, Damien Wüthrich
Sound designNicolas Vos
Color gradingMaxime Von der Mühll
Sound mixThierry Schwob
Fundraising and distributionNadia Kaelin, Clara Marbehant, Auriane Broulis
In collaboration withRTS Radio Television Suisse
With the support ofSuisseenergie, TCS

EPISODE 7 - Future: Electric Cars Facing Obsolescence

Since the arrival of electric cars, models and technological advancements are evolving at a breathtaking pace. But does that mean a current model will quickly become obsolete? Will it still be running in 6 years? And what does this mean for models that are already 4-5 years old?

ProductionFanny Haussauer, Jonathan Lemieux
JournalistManon Germond
EditorialSéverine Chave, Manon Germond, Nina Treml
DirectorThierry Schwob
CameraThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos
EditingThierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos, Damien Wüthrich
Motion designThierry Schwob, Damien Wüthrich
Sound designNicolas Vos
Color gradingMaxime Von der Mühll
Sound mixThierry Schwob
Fundraising and distributionNadia Kaelin, Clara Marbehant, Auriane Broulis
In collaboration withRTS Radio Television Suisse
With the support ofSuisseenergie, TCS
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