The vast majority of EV drivers, 85%, plan to stick with electric when buying their next car, new research has found.
A survey of more than 2,000 owners of Volkswagen Group cars in Ireland also found that half of non-EV owners, 50%, believe they will own a fully electric vehicle within the next 10 years..
The online survey, which was carried out by Core Research, involved 708 EV owners and 1,605 owners of conventional petrol or diesel models.
VW say the results show the perceptions of EV ownership held by non-EV owners are radically different to the actual experience of owners.
The research found once motorists make the switch to an EV, they tend to remain steadfast in their choice.
The survey revealed that 60% of EV owners “love their EV” and will not be returning to petrol or diesel cars.
A further 25% said that, while it took some adjustment to switch to an EV, they were happy they had done so and would …