EV drivers more likely to be fitness fanatics

Survey finds that EV drivers more likely to run, swim and cycle in their free time than petrol and diesel drivers

The Decathlon store in Wednesbury

The Decathlon store in Wednesbury

EV drivers are more likely to do cardio-intensive sports than their petrol and diesel counterparts, according research from national charging network Be.EV and sports goods retailer Decathlon.

The survey of over 3,600 shoppers found that EV drivers were more likely to do cardio-intensive sports than their petrol and diesel counterparts, such as swimming (57% vs 52%), running (51% vs 46%) and cycling (69% vs 61%).

The survey also showed that EV drivers are more likely to be adrenaline junkies as...