The data displays the share of responses of a survey on the main factors which could encourage people to buy electric cars or vans within Great Britain between March 2013 and February 2014. The main factor which could convince the respondents to buy an electric car or van was a good price followed by 20% of respondents saying the ability to drive further on a charged battery could convince them. However, 23% said nothing would encourage them to buy an electric car or van.
Cost | 37 |
Nothing | 23 |
Battery: distance travelled on charge | 20 |
Environmentally friendly | 17 |
Convenience of recharging | 16 |
(Other) | 11 |
Don't know | 9 |
Technology: reliable/proven | 8 |
Vehicle size, performance or aesthetics | 5 |
Safety features/record | 4 |
If there was more choice available | 4 |
Resale/residual value | 3 |