When purchasing a new vehicle, only a combustion engine. A large portion of drivers are still skeptical about electric cars
When buying a new car, it is still most often with a combustion engine. A new survey showed that drivers still prefer gasoline and diesel engines over electric cars. Interest in these vehicles has also increased year-on-year.
The transition to electric vehicles remains unthinkable for many drivers, according to information from the consulting company Deloitte. As the latest survey among German drivers shows, more than half of them plan to once again prefer combustion engines when purchasing their next vehicle.
The most recent data on electric vehicle sales across European Union countries show huge differences in the interest local drivers have in electric vehicles. In Nordic countries like Sweden, Norway (which is not a member of the EU), but also in Denmark or the Netherlands, electric vehicle sales account for a growing share. For instance, in the Netherlands, almost every newly registered vehicle is an electric vehicle, and the local infrastructure and political support are certainly conducive to these vehicle sales.
Beyond the mentioned countries, the support is significantly lower, as shown by statistics from the Czech Republic, where the number of electric vehicles is still increasing, but their share in total sales is still rather negligible. However, interest in electric vehicles is also declining among our German neighbors, who have long been more inclined towards ecological projects than Czechs, according to Deloitte data.
In the latest survey among German drivers, 53 percent of them stated that they would mainly consider a petrol or diesel engine for their next vehicle purchase. This number appears even more skeptical compared to the same survey conducted last year. Last year, the purchase of a combustion engine was preferred by eight percent fewer people than this year.
The main reasons why electric motors are not the preferred drive for new cars among German drivers remain largely the same. The problem for drivers is the high purchase price, which, despite a decline in recent years, is still not acceptable. Concerns are also raised by the insufficient or completely absent charging infrastructure.