09 Mar 2022

UK drivers favour electric vehicles over petrol and diesel vehicles

MORE than two thirds of UK drivers are looking to ditch their petrol and diesel vehicles for good, investing instead in an electric vehicle.

The new data shows that the appetite for transition to electric cars is stronger than ever, with 67 percent of respondents saying they would make the change. In addition, most drivers said they will not be keeping a petrol or diesel vehicle alongside it.

The YouGov survey, commissioned by Bridgestone, showed that there were countless reasons why drivers wanted to switch.

More than half cited environmental benefits, while 47 percent of drivers said they were looking to make savings on fuel. This comes as petrol and diesel prices have hit their highest ever prices, with petrol reaching 156p per litre and diesel climbing to 161p per litre. Around 23 percent of survey respondents said they were attracted to the tax benefits of having an electric vehicle.

They cited this as a primary reason for looking at switching, with car tax changes around the corner at the start of April. Other reasons include the reduction in noise emission and an interest in EV maintenance. Andrea Manenti, Vice President of Bridgestone North Region, said the results offered further justification for the company’s commitment to EV travel. He said: “We are investing in our mobility solutions like never before, with new products, charging points and training in place for the full integration of EV travel.