A try before you buy scheme for electric vehicles could be what’s needed to dispel the lingering concerns surrounding the technology, finds a new study.
A survey of 2,025 UK drivers conducted by Auto Trader reveals that 70% of UK motorists would be interested in leasing an electric vehicle for a 2 to 3 year prolonged test-drive, getting to grips with the features and technology before committing to buying one outright.
Although 73% of respondents say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle within the next 4 years, 40% of these admit they still have reservations about the capabilities of EVs.
Despite the UK now being home to more than 19,000 charging points[1] and the average EV being able to travel approximately 100 miles on a single charge, more than half of motorists (51%) say range anxiety is the biggest turn-off, followed by a concern for lack of available charging points across the UK (49%) and in local areas (48%).
The cost of the car itself was found to be another worry for 44% of motorists, as well as how long it would take to recharge (42%).
