Cost of driving is a barrier to EV uptake

EVA England survey highlights drivers' concerns

Key Steps to Driving ZEV Demand

Key Steps to Driving ZEV Demand

Three out of four drivers believe the high cost of public charging to be the most significant barrier to wider uptake of electric vehicles (EV), according to a report by EVA England.

Key Steps to Driving ZEV Demand highlights concerns highlighted by respondents were the deterrent effect of common EV misinformation and myths, as well as the high initial purchasing costs of EVs compared to petrol and diesel equivalents.

The report makes a series of recommendations including:

An expansion of...