Off-street parking key to electric vehicle adoption
A lack of access to charging infrastructure for households without off-street parking is holding back electric vehicle adoption, according to Deloitte UK.
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported that nearly one in four new car sales in the UK last month was an electric car.
However, Deloitte UK has said limited charging options remains a key barrier for many potential motorists, with research finding 40% of consumers with access to a charging point would consider an electric car compared to just 16% of those who don’t.
Jamie Hamilton, automotive partner and head of electric vehicles at Deloitte UK, said: “The introduction of the new ‘75 registration plates will certainly have contributed to the 13.7% increase in car sales in September, which will be a positive boost for the industry after a mixed couple of months.”
Barriers to adoption
Hamilton continued: “With battery electric vehicles accounting for nearly one in four registrations in September, growth in the electric market is making strides in the right direction. However, for this momentum to continue, it is imperative that the barriers to adoption are addressed, most importantly, access to charging infrastructure for those without off-street parking.
“Upcoming data from the Deloitte Consumer Tracker shows that more than 40% of consumers with access to a charging point would consider buying a BEV as their next vehicle, while this number sits at just 16% for those with no access to a charging point.
“Additional Deloitte analysis shows that, as customers switch to electric vehicles, they’re also more likely to try different models, potentially reducing the existing market share of some leading brands. Greater competition is being driven by a combination of new brands entering the market and consumers being enticed by in-car technology, as well as price and range.”
