Survey reveals only 2% of Londoners have an electric vehicle as their main car.

As the widely disputed ULEZ expansion came into force last week, car finance experts Carmoola have surveyed London car owners to investigate the popularity of Electric and Hybrid vehicles . Whilst London has the highest number of charging points in the UK, it’s reported only 11% have an Electric or Hybrid vehicle as their main car and only 2% of Londoners have electric vehicles as their main car.

Key findings include:

• Only 2% of Londoners have an Electric Vehicle as their main car
• 9% have a Hybrid vehicle as their main car
• Scots have the highest percentage of electric vehicles in the UK
• The Welsh are least likely to have an electric vehicle 
• 45-54s age group are most likely (4%) to own an electric car
• Price is the main factor when it comes to buying a new car

Aidan Rushby at Carmoola comments, “It’s predicted that EV costs will drop in the next decade as battery technology improved and mass production cuts costs. In the short term, electric cars may have a higher price tag, but charging them is much cheaper than refilling a tank with fuel. You’re sure to save money in the long run if you drive an electric car. Our survey shows that drivers are most concerned with the overall cost of buying a new car. Whilst, improved choice and the increase in models in the market will continue to encourage further adoption of these vehicles, drivers will still need further incentives for buying these vehicles. More charging points will need to be installed and more allowances will need to be applied to encourage further uptake over traditional petrol and diesel models.” 

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