The latest findings from a European-wide Electric vehicle driver survey signals changing attitudes to EV usage throughout Europe. The survey carried out by charging provider NewMotion had close to 7,000 respondents in total. Drivers were questioned about the usage and motivations for choosing electric and gives a compelling insight into the behaviour of the growing number of people joining the EV revolution.

The survey results show that full battery electric vehicles are the main vehicle of choice for drivers with 62% of respondents choosing pure electric cars, while just under a third (30%) opt for plug-in hybrids. Almost one third (28%) of those surveyed drive their EV 70% or more of the time, while 31% of respondents do not own another vehicle outside of their EV, indicating that electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are fast becoming the primary vehicle of households.

EV drivers are finding genuine cost saving benefits with 30% of respondents revealing they save over €900 a year by driving electric. 38% of the UK respondents believe they are saving £800 per year by driving an electric vehicle.

Contributing to a better environment was cited as being important to drivers. However, the main reason for choosing an EV was because owners simply like the feel of driving electric.

Car charging habits were also exposed, revealing 10% of drivers charge their EV at work compared to 65% at home and 27% in public places, which suggests a big opportunity for companies to provide more charging points, so users can drive their EV to work or when out shopping.

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