Polling conducted for think tank Onward shows that more drivers are eager to make the switch from ICE to EV.

More than one-third of drivers in the survey who are planning to buy a new car in the next year say they intend to go electric. Among all those considering a new car purchase over the next few years, less than half expect it to be petrol or diesel. The polling also shows that EV drivers are overwhelmingly satisfied with their choice, with fewer than one in ten dissatisfied with vehicle range or their charging experience.

Onward’s polling finally reveals the remaining barriers to EV adoption, with more people associating safety, reliability and good driving experience with petrol and diesel cars than electric cars, whilst a majority of non-EV drivers also worry about the upfront cost, finding a charging point, and making long journeys if they switch.

Ned Hammond, head of energy and environment at Onward, commented: “If the UK is going to meet its net-zero goals and improve energy security, we need more policies to help drivers go green. That doesn’t mean forcing or taxing motorists into EVs but making switching easier while the market develops better and cheaper electric cars. Simple things like slashing unfair VAT costs on public charging, a right to charge for tenants and leaseholders, reducing planning barriers to charger installations, and adding battery health tests to MOTs could cut running costs, boost charging availability, and raise confidence in EVs for second-hand car buyers.”


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