Skip advert
Advertisement

Electric cars already have more range than the average driver needs: survey

Modern electric cars meet the budget and range needs of car buyers and that more diversity in ownership could be needed, according to a new report

Plug-in vehicle charger lead

A report from Carbuyer’s parent company Autovia has been published today that highlights how modern electric cars are able to meet the needs, particularly range and budget, of car buyers who have said they are still waiting for these advances.

The data is based on responses from tens of thousands of car buyers across the UK and has been published as part of the first issue of Autovia Insights Quarterly (aiQ). The report says that despite average weekly driving range falling consistently for more than 10 years, buyers are saying that they want more and more range.

Bets electric cars 2025The 10 best electric cars in 2025

According to the report, even though today’s electric cars are easily able to accommodate the needs of an average driver over a normal week, buyers are still reluctant to choose an electric car and cite range as a big factor in that decision.

Advertisement - Article continues below

The study also looked at the type of people who buy electric cars, and at the moment it’s mostly older men that choose the new type of car - specifically, those who are richer than the average car buyer and between 66 and 75 years old. However, the data also found that the buying decisions for cars are mostly made along with the rest of the family – it’s just that men end up as the registered keeper more often.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement - Article continues below

The fact that electric cars tend to be more expensive to buy than petrol or diesel cars is one explanation for this lack of diversity given in the report, and that retired people are more likely to be flexible with the journeys they do.

Other interesting points found in the report include that electric car owners are less likely than petrol or diesel car owners to want to change to a different type of engine - which means they are happy with electric power and want to stick with it in the future.

The report also found that electric car buyers are more likely to be willing to buy a car completely online, without ever visiting a dealership, and that more than 80 per cent of car buyers in general didn’t even consider an electric car.

The report summarises that it’s important for policy makers to consider things such as the perception of electric cars and the diversity of who owns them when making future plans. The report is part of aiQ issue one and is free to read here.

Check out our guide to buying an electric vehicle and our guide to fast charging and rapid charging.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Look out, Tesla! New Mazda CX-6e spotted in the wild for the first time
Mazda CX-6e spy shot front quarter
News
3 Apr 2025

Look out, Tesla! New Mazda CX-6e spotted in the wild for the first time

Company car tax for electric cars explained 2025
Tesla charging
Tips and advice
3 Apr 2025

Company car tax for electric cars explained 2025

Renault Megane E-Tech review – a sporty, yet comfortable EV
Renault Megane UK
In-depth reviews
3 Apr 2025

Renault Megane E-Tech review – a sporty, yet comfortable EV

Hot Skoda Elroq vRS is its fastest accelerating car ever
Skoda Elroq vRS front quarter
News
3 Apr 2025

Hot Skoda Elroq vRS is its fastest accelerating car ever

Most Popular

New Nissan Micra is a Renault 5 in Nissan clothing
Nissan Micra reveal
News
26 Mar 2025

New Nissan Micra is a Renault 5 in Nissan clothing

Vauxhall cuts EV prices to avoid revised luxury car tax
Vauxhall Grandland Electric
News
1 Apr 2025

Vauxhall cuts EV prices to avoid revised luxury car tax

Car tax: VED rates and increases explained 2025
Car tax
Tips and advice
1 Apr 2025

Car tax: VED rates and increases explained 2025

Tips & advice

View All
Car dashboard warning lights: what does each symbol mean?
Car dashboard symbols and meanings
Tips and advice
21 Oct 2024

Car dashboard warning lights: what does each symbol mean?

Electric car charging stations: public networks, charger types, apps and maps
Charging station
Tips and advice
23 Jul 2024

Electric car charging stations: public networks, charger types, apps and maps

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?
PCP vs HP
Tips and advice
17 May 2022

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
21 Mar 2024

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Best cars

View All
Top 10 best car interiors
Peugeot 208 hatchback
Best cars
25 Jun 2021

Top 10 best car interiors

The 10 best electric cars in 2025
Bets electric cars 2025
Best cars
31 Jan 2025

The 10 best electric cars in 2025

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2025
Best cheap to run cars
Best cars
8 Jan 2025

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2025

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2025
Fastest hot hatchbacks 2025
Best cars
22 Jan 2025

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2025