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UK Survey Finds EV Myths Deter Buyers as Clear Facts Lift Consideration

A YouGov poll for char.gy shows concise facts raise willingness to consider electric cars by about 12 points.

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Overview

  • The char.gy-commissioned YouGov survey of 1,005 UK drivers (including 206 EV owners) identifies persistent misconceptions as a leading brake on adoption.
  • Range anxiety tops concerns for non-owners at 71%, with purchase price cited by 62% and uncertainty over where to charge reported by 72% of those not considering an EV.
  • Simple, fact-based statements in the report increased the share of drivers considering an EV for their next car by roughly 12 percentage points.
  • Char.gy notes average used EV prices have fallen by more than 20% since 2023 and are forecast to drop a further 28% by 2030, while a new government grant offers £1,500 or £3,750 on more than 30 eligible models.
  • Charging access and cost remain pivotal: 63% of non-owners say cheaper charging would persuade them to switch, the UK has reported more than 85,000 public chargers at around 120,000 locations, and consumer groups call for better public charging to build confidence.