New data has revealed that two thirds of motorists are considering an electric vehicle for their next car.
LeaseLoco has shared that EVs, hybrids and PHEVs have accounted for 65% of their enquiries so far this year, with petrol and diesel enquiries at just 35%.
This comes after the Financial Times reported that global EV and hybrid sales are set to make up 30% of the car market this year.
The experts say that the high level of interest this year is likely due to the ongoing pressure on the cost of petrol and diesel.
Conflict in the Middle East has had a global impact and the average price of petrol in the UK recently hit 159.7p per litre, the highest since November 2022.*
John Wilmot, CEO of LeaseLoco.com said: “Our internal figures show the intent and interest for electric vehicles is certainly there with electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrids accounting for the majority of our enquiries of the year so far.
“Drivers are definitely considering these options more than petrol and diesel so it’s no surprise that globally EVs are set to account for 30% of the car market this year.
“With the uncertainty around petrol and diesel prices it makes sense that drivers are strongly considering EVs. But at the end of the day these are still solely enquiries which means buying decisions can change later if EVs are still seen as being more expensive.
“That’s why it’s important for government policy to continue supporting measures that make switching to EVs more accessible to drivers.”
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