In event of a breakdown, EVs are more likely to be fixed roadside than internal combustion engine cars, despite consumers being more concerned about roadside repairs.

A study by Autotrader and the AA, conducted in December 2025 of over 2,000 consumers, shows that 44 per cent of consumers are concerned about the risk of breakdowns or roadside repairs when considering switching to an EV.

Yet new data from the AA reveals that EVs are more likely to be successfully repaired at the roadside than petrol or diesel cars. Similarly, despite consumer concern about battery health, data from the AA reveals that the 12-volt battery in an internal combustion engine car is more likely reason for a call out than the battery of an electric car.

Edmund King, AA president, said: “For many drivers the switch to electric is a big step and some are understandably hesitant. However, one thing prospective electric drivers don’t need to worry about is breaking down. The AA has the biggest database of EV breakdowns in the UK and our data shows EVs running out of charge is a tiny proportion of EV breakdowns and has fallen dramatically since 2015. In addition, we fix a greater proportion of EVs at the roadside than petrol and diesel cars and the small number we can’t fix can easily be towed with our free-wheeling hub.”

The AA has also joined Fleet News, the Institute of the Motor Industry, Zapmap, the National Franchise Dealer Association, the British Vehicle Rental Leasing Association, Cox Automotive Europe and EVA England as supporters of The Facts initiative to help support the growth of EVs.

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