Drivers planning EV switch rises by a third
New research has found that the number of drivers expecting their next car to be fully electric has risen by 32% in 12 months.
A study for Kwik Fit revealed that 11% of drivers who are planning to change their car expect its replacement to be fully electric. This compares to eight per cent of drivers a year ago.
When including hybrid vehicles, the number rises to 37%, a rise from 33% over the last 12 months.
Drivers in London are the most likely to be considering switching to either a hybrid or fully electric, with 65% of drivers saying they are doing so. The second highest region is the north east, with 49%, while the lowest is Scotland, where only 24% say they are opting for a low emission motor in their next car.
However, a lack of infrastructure is preventing an even swifter shift to electrification. The lack of fast charging points is the biggest deterrent for 38% of drivers not yet considering swapping to fully electric. This rises to 51% among Welsh drivers and 50% in Yorkshire.
