- EV driver association EVA England has launched its annual, UK-wide summer survey, to capture the latest feelings and opinions of electric vehicles amongst the public.
- The survey will build a clearer picture of the opportunities and challenges facing drivers in the UK, and hopes to influence potential future policy changes within the EV sector.
- For the first time in the survey’s history, it won’t just be current EV drivers allowed to take part – with the survey open to drivers of all vehicle types.
EVA England’s latest survey looks at the wider picture
With the survey now taking into account the views of non-EV drivers: whether they be EV sceptics, potential switchers, or those already taking one step towards electrification with hybrids, EVA England is hoping that this new survey will bring new insights surrounding real and perceived barriers to EV adoption.
This latest survey comes at a pivotal time for the UK EV industry. It’s a year in which we’ve already seen a number of significant EV policy announcements, from the the fast forwarding of the ZEV mandate from 2035 to 2030, to the new Electric Car Grant which will allow new buyers to take up to £3,750 off the price of a new electric car. EVs continue to grow in popularity, with the new and used market continuing to see growth, and public charging is also expanding rapidly.
However, the facts remain that around 40% of UK households don’t have access to a driveway, making the opportunity to benefit from the lower costs of ownership associated with domestic charging more of a challenge – though solutions such as cross-pavement charging are partly addressing that gap. This new survey will also look to highlight the latest driver views surrounding charging infrastructure, both public and domestic.
The survey, which has opened now, will run until the 14th of September, taking around five minutes to complete. To further encourage people to take part, respondents can also take part in a prize draw with Octopus Electroverse to win one of five £100 Electroverse charging vouchers up for grabs.
In EVA England’s 2024 summer survey, a number of key figures were uncovered. Over 90% of drivers who switched to electric had no intentions to switch back to petrol or diesel, whilst 86% of EV drivers found that their cars were cheaper to run than ICE counterparts, and around 64% believed the public charging network had improved over the previous years. Any changes in these figures will be one to watch after the current survey comes to a close.
Vicky Edmonds, Chief Executive of EVA England, commented:
“We’re strongly encouraging all drivers – whether they drive electric, hybrid, petrol or diesel – to take a few moments to tell us what they feel is and isn’t working for them when it comes to electric cars and their supporting infrastructure. These surveys really matter. They help give a voice to drivers and a chance to have their say on some of the important and lasting decisions being made right now for the future of our roads and electric infrastructure.”
Paul Bevan, Chair of EVA Cymru, added:
“We’re really pleased to have partnered with EVA England to support this year’s survey. We’re encouraging all our members and the wider driver community in Wales to help shaping the future of electric vehicles and infrastructure across the UK and look forward to being able to build on the results in our work with stakeholders across Wales.”
Mark McCall, Co-Founder and Chair of EVA Northern Ireland, said:
“The Electric Vehicle Association Northern Ireland (EVANI), champions the voices of EV drivers. The shift to electric vehicles will only succeed if it reflects the real needs of those right across the UK. That’s why we work tirelessly to make sure your experiences and concerns are heard. By taking part in the surveys from all our Associations, you’ll help shape a fair, practical, and successful transition to electric vehicles.”
