Global Automotive Consumer Study reveals EV reluctance
Just over one in 10 car buyers are planning to go fully electric with their next purchase, according to the latest Global Automotive Consumer Study by Deloitte.
It found that just 11% said their next car will be fully electric, although this is up from eight per cent last year.
However, 19% of new car buyers are planning to go electric compared to just five per cent of used car buyers.
Elsewhere, 27% would opt for a hybrid electric vehicle and 11% for a plug-in hybrid.
Combined, 49% of UK consumers would prefer their next vehicle to be electrified, with fuel costs (50%), environmental concerns (39%) and the driving experience (34%) the key factors.
However, almost half (45%) of UK consumers name cost as one of the top concerns regarding electric vehicles, with other major concerns include driving range (48%), time required to charge (43%) and the cost of replacing batteries (38%).
Clear benefits
Jamie Hamilton, automotive partner and head of electric vehicles at Deloitte UK, said: “There are clear benefits to switching to an electric vehicle, and it’s encouraging to see the number of consumers considering an electrified vehicle rising from last year.
“However, there is still some way to go to the 2035 Zero Emission Vehicle target, and there remains significant barriers for many consumers to make the switch to electric. Residential charging infrastructure continues to lag, with those without off-street parking at a disadvantage, creating an uneven playing field for consumers.
“The EV market also needs an established and fully functioning second-hand market. With only five per cent of those buying a used car considering electric, there is still some work to be done to make this happen. Developing the used market will be a significant step in the right direction towards broader EV adoption.”
