Over 90% of EV drivers indicate they are unlikely to revert to petrol or diesel vehicles

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1st November 2024 13:49 - Transport and Distribution

A significant 91% of EV drivers indicate they are unlikely to revert to petrol or diesel vehicles: A recent survey has revealed that the majority of EV drivers are increasingly satisfied with owning an EV, would not go back to driving petrol or diesel and are far more confident with the charging network than they were a year ago.

The research conducted by EVA England surveyed 1,749 EV drivers over 18 days in August to gain insights into their experiences with charging EVs at home or using public charging networks, and the key purchasing decisions when buying an EV.

A key finding from the research is that 91% of drivers who normally charge at home find EVs cheaper to run than petrol or diesel vehicles. However, the report also points out that nearly a third of EV drivers (3 in 10) who only use public charging networks find EVs more expensive. This is perhaps unsurprising when you look at a cost comparison; home charging can be as low as 7p per kWh compared to rapid public chargers which can be as high as 80p kWh. Despite this, 86% of all EV drivers surveyed agreed they find EVs cheaper to run.

The report also found that 64% feel public charging has improved over the last 12 months. According to Zapmap (the UK's leading charge point mapping service) as of September 2024, there are now 70,434 public charging devices which represents a 41% increase since September 2023. According to the research, this improvement in the public charging infrastructure has led to a 22% increase in the number of drivers who report minimal concerns about finding a charging point.

Another key insight from the research is the increase in lower-income households switching to EVs, and more than half of new EV drivers (56%) now switching to EVs for cost reasons.

 James Court, Chief Executive of EVA England, says:

“Our survey is always a yearly highlight in giving us real-time feedback on which aspects of the EV landscape are working, and which still require some concerted effort. It’s great to see satisfaction rates remain so high in the context of heightened misinformation, and so encouraging to see more people consider EVs who seemingly weren’t just a year ago.”

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