Over half of UK adults would choose to buy an electric car over diesel or petrol – but only if they can save money, new figures show.
The research, conducted by OVO Energy, found that concerns about cost, limited battery range and a lack of roadside charging points seem to be putting motorists off electric vehicles. The UK Government’s Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill could help tackle this; if passed, electric charge points will be installed at all UK motorway services and large petrol retailers.
Cost still acts as a deterrent for the public; industry figures show that the number of electric cars sold in Britain has fallen by a third since the start of the year. OVO’s research also found that Brits tend to prioritise cost (42%) and energy consumption (49%) over reducing environmental footprint (39%) when considering to purchase electric cars. Furthermore, more than half of Brits (51%) would choose an electric car over petrol or diesel if they could save money or make money in the long-term. ...