Two thirds of drivers will not buy an electric car
New research has revealed that the number of drivers who plan to buy an electric car has actually fallen in the last two years.
A study by Quotezone revealed that 66% of motorists said they do not plan to go electric, which is up from 56% who said the same thing in June 2024.
With the cost-of-living crisis hitting households, affordability was the main obstacle for most respondents with 27% identifying as the main reason they would not buy an electric car.
Low mileage range was highlighted by 16% of motorists, while 12% said the lack of public chargers is putting them off making the switch.
Other barriers highlighted by respondents were resale concerns (nine per cent), cost of parts and repairs (six per cent), and the expense of fitting a home charger (five per cent).
Affordability
Greg Wilson, CEO at Quotezone.co.uk said: “Long-term forecasts show electric vehicles becoming the majority on UK roads within the next decade. For many households, affordability remains the biggest obstacle. The upfront cost of buying an EV is still seen as too expensive, particularly while drivers continue to face wider cost of living pressures.
“There are also practical concerns around charging availability, mileage range and uncertainty around long-term resale values, which are contributing to hesitation among motorists.
“The government has made positive progress with investment in charging infrastructure and incentives to support EV adoption, but these findings show there is still work to do to build confidence and make electric vehicles feel accessible and practical for everyone.”
