GRA
Well-known member
https://insideevs.com/percent-motorists-uk-switch-evs-decreasing/
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- “The findings are a blow to the zero emissions vehicle plan. Just a year ago, 85% of motorists surveyed by Venson said they would seriously consider buying an EV, following news from Total and Shell that they would be installing more charging points. Yet in Venson’s ‘2018 EV Attitudes’ survey only 15% confirmed they actually intend to buy one in the very near future.”
A bigger group (19%) said they refuse to switch until there is no other option available to them. The other 66% – that are between yes or no today – probably will be step by step switching to the EV side when the value proposition improves.
- Top deterrents to buy or choose a company electric vehicle
2017 % 2018 %
Lack of charging points across the UK 69 61
Limited mileage range of EVs 61 45
Cost of charging an EV 42 39
Lack of understanding of the costs and convenience of owning EV 41 36
Servicing and repair costs 31 31
Lack of try before you buy opportunities 24 17
Cost of insurance 19 19
Safety concerns regarding batteries 18 21
Practicalities of being able to charge a car at home – 38
Lack of clarity in terms of ownership implications as a company car driver – 12