Forty per cent of drivers consider EVs, survey shows

According to a global poll of 43,000 people across 52 countries, 40 per cent would consider purchasing an electric vehicle.

The survey was conducted by the research firm, Dalia Research, and shows that the number of repeat car buyers who would consider an EV is at 46 per cent, and first-time buyers sit at 36 per cent.

It also shows that people see lower levels of pollution as the main advantage of EVs with 65 per cent citing reductions in pollution as a benefit.

In addition to this, a further 43 per cent saw a reduction in fossil fuels use as a benefit, while 37 per cent highlighted the quietness of EVs and only 29 per cent mentioned their lower running costs.

However, the survey showed that there are concerns over charging infrastructure, relatively high price tags, and range anxiety are seen as the main disadvantages of EVs.