Driveway divide hampering electric vehicle transition
EVA England has identified a widening gap in electric vehicle transition between those with driveways and those without.
Its latest Steer the Conversation survey revealed a substantial ‘charging divide’ between those who can charge at home and those who can’t.
The report found that 87% of drivers with a driveway said their electric vehicle was ‘much cheaper’ to run compared to a petrol or diesel car, but only 50% of those without driveways said the same.
Meanwhile, 60 of motorists without a driveway said they would never consider buying an electric vehicle, compared to 43% of those with driveways.
The survey also found that half of electric vehicles drivers said EVs are more expensive to buy than petrol or diesel models, with 10% saying they are much more expensive. Less than a third (29%) said prices were similar.
Growing inequality
EVA England CEO Vicky Edmonds said: “Drivers are clearly loving their EVs, but these results highlight a growing inequality that can’t be ignored. Those who can charge at home are saving money and driving the change, while those who can’t are facing higher costs and fewer options.
“The ‘charging divide’ is now one of the biggest barriers to a fair transition. If this transition is to be truly fair, affordable and accessible, it must work for every driver, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances. The driver’s voice needs to be at the centre of how we build the electric future.”
