Most drivers will have owned a petrol or diesel vehicle but more and more are making the switch to EV, in fact the global EV market 35% year on year according to the IEA.
But how do EV owners feel about their new wheels? Would they ever make the switch back to an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine)? Today we are looking at the stats and at those who have taken the electric plunge to find out how they really feel.
Lets get plugged in…
This year in response to a McKinsey survey that seemed to contradict global EV sales, Fully Charged, a top clean energy & electric vehicle channel,ran a survey of their own to get an answer to one question in particular:
Would EV owners go back to driving or owning an ICE vehicle?
The short answer? No, but let's delve into some of the insights gathered from this global survey, plus other recent research from the EVA that shows they are right on the money.
This is just one of the headline stats pulled from the results of a survey that covered almost 9,000 responses from drivers across the globe. It should be of no surprise that the sentiment is continued and when asked if they would recommend a BEV (battery electric vehicle) 99% said yes, 9/10 also said that they are happy with their current EV!
A similar survey from the EVA came to the same conclusion in their annual driver survey. On top of over 90% of respondents stating they would not return to a petrol or diesel vehicle, 86% of drivers found owning an EV cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car and 92% of EV drivers would also recommend an EV to a friend or family member.
So what is it about EVs that garner such loyalty?
One of the biggest perks of owning an EV is how much cheaper they are to run compared to petrol or diesel cars.
We know that energy is not as cheap as it once was but even so EVs come out looking very favourable in comparison to petrol or diesel when it comes to annual ‘fuel’ costs.
According to RAC data from April 2024 the average cost to fill your petrol vehicle ranged from close to £60 to over £95. Diesel was even higher with a range from £62 to £101, depending on the size of your vehicle.
The cost of public charging can vary depending on speed or network operator but the average cost with charging on the go is £26, much cheaper than filling with petrol or diesel!
By using Octopus Electroverse drivers will not only have access to over 855,000 chargers worldwide, they will also get access to exclusive discounts only available by using Electroverse.
You might be pleasantly surprised to find out that EVs require very little ongoing maintenance, especially compared to their ICE counterparts. This is in part because EVs have less moving parts so less chances for things to break down.
EVs still need some maintenance. Regularly check brakes, tires, and other parts per the manufacturers guide. However, thanks to regenerative braking, these checks are less frequent!
Electric vehicles have a clear edge when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint. With zero tailpipe emissions, they contribute to cleaner air and help combat climate change. Even in areas where the grid isn’t fully renewable, EVs still produce fewer greenhouse gases than petrol or diesel cars .For those looking to make greener choices, driving an EV is a big step in the right direction.
Thanks to the ever-expanding charging infrastructure and improved battery technology, modern EVs boast ranges that often exceed 250 miles per charge. This has helped diminish range anxiety for many drivers. With apps like Electroverse that map out charging stations, drivers can confidently plan longer trips.
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