New research has revealed that 52% of UK drivers are likely to choose an electric car as their next vehicle, growing to 75% for 18-24-year-olds.
The study by CA Finance explored both future and current EV motorists. Almost half (45%) of current EV drivers made the switch to electric due to wanting to reduce their carbon footprint, and three quarters (75%) would consider purchasing a second-hand EV, indicating strong demand for used EVs.
Despite the increased uptake for EVs, there are still concerns when it comes to the switch to electric. The research found that battery life is still the main concern for 55% of drivers, followed by accessibility to charging stations (38%) and range anxiety (37%).
Over three quarters (79%) of UK petrol and diesel drivers claimed that incentivisation would encourage them to switch to electric vehicles, indicating a need for further government support with the transition.
While the growth in demand for EVs has softened, the number electric vehicles on the UK’s roads continues to rise, but accessibility and knowledge of EVs remain key to the transition. EValuate, the latest initiative from Motor Assist, allows ICE motorists in need of a replacement vehicle following an incident to choose an electric car, giving drivers the opportunity to test an EV for an extended period of time in the real world to see if going electric is viable.
