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EV Transition Tracker

Ensuring no one is left behind as the UK transitions to electric

This report is the first in a series of regular updates on how the transition is working for our customers and drivers across the UK.

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If we can make the transition work for our customers, it can work for everyone

To address the challenges preventing many from making a smooth transition, we need to better understand the barriers to adoption, attitudes and intentions of drivers towards making the switch.

 

Public sentiment split on EVs

Drivers are hesitant and nervous about switching to an EV, and we know these concerns are even greater for disabled people.

There is still a great distance to cover in improving public perceptions and interest in purchasing EVs if we are to avoid a cliff edge transition in 2030.

  • 45% of the UK public say they will not change to an EV until they have to
  • 40% tell us they have a positive opinion of EVs
  • 46% of the public are nervous about the shift to EVs

Public charging challenges

The public charging network is a large barrier to adoption for UK drivers and even more so for our customers. Nearly half of all UK drivers won’t switch to an electric vehicle until there is no other option amid perceived accessibility issues with the public charging network.

Charging is a big barrier to EV adoption

33%
of drivers

would consider an EV if the public charging network was improved

59%
of disabled customers

agree they would consider moving to an EV if there was better public charging 

65%
of disabled customers

uncovered significant issues across the network

44%
of disabled customers

find it difficult to locate their nearest charging point

45%
of drivers

unwilling to buy an EV cite a lack of public charging options where they live or travel

60%
of disabled customers

agreed that chargepoints are often unavailable and in use by others

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What our customers say

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    "I switched to an EV in February this year.

     

    "While the home charge point installed by Motability is easy to use and saves me money – thanks to my solar panels – the public charging network is another story.

     

    "The bays are too small, and cables too heavy for disabled people. The facilities are also too far, meaning you’re just sitting in your car while you wait. I avoid charging outside my home.”

     

    Louise M, EV driver on the Motability Scheme

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    “I received my first electric vehicle from the Motability Scheme last year.

     

    "While it’s been a great experience, there is a lot to learn when you first start. From working out how accessible the vehicles are, to charging and learning how to navigate the public network.

     

    "It can be off-putting if you don’t have previous experience or access to the right support. We also need to ensure that points are available at all fuel stations to enhance convenience and accessibility for disabled people.”

     

    Vicki Hoban, Para Equestrian and EV driver on the Motability Scheme

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