Environmental awareness trumps cost in electric car purchase decisions, says study

Environmental awareness trumps cost in electric car purchase decisions, says study

Electric cars are seen as a more sustainable option compared to conventional vehicles, which contribute to increases in greenhouse gases. However, their adoption in Spain is still limited (21% penetration rate), especially when compared to the high adoption rates in countries such as Norway (with rates of 142.7%).

British drivers send 'clear signal' in supporting electric cars as petrol and diesel sales 'nosedive'

Electric and plug-in hybrid sales continue to improve as new research shows that petrol and diesel registrations plummeted last month.Data shows battery electric car sales grew by almost seven per cent in April compared to last year, representing a strong market share of 20.4 per cent.Following a bumper March, boosted by pre-tax benefits, 24,757 electric cars were registered in April, alongside 1,655 vans, 230 motorbikes and 16 battery electric …

Environmental concern is the biggest factor when considering EV purchase

Researchers at the University of Córdoba have examined the motivations behind buying an electric vehicle in Spain, finding that people’s concern for the environment has a bigger impact than fears about price or performance in their decision. Many studies have explored the factors that influence EV adoption but few have looked at how much people are willing to pay, the risks they associate with buying an EV, or how different personal factors affe…

A recent study has brought to light surprising data on the financial impact of electric vehicles (EV). Analyzing about 480 different scenarios, the research concluded that 80% of drivers could save a considerable sum if they made the switch from an internal combustion car (ICE) to an electric car. We talked about an average savings of around $8,000 (about £5,850) per driver. This analysis, carried out by the New AutoMotive organization and publi…

XPeng UK Sells 9 EVs in April, Its Second Month in the Market

After debuting in the UK market with 36 vehicle sales in March, the Chinese carmaker XPeng sold 9 vehicles in April, data published on Tuesday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed.

Berlin - Discounts for electric cars make the drive system more attractive again. With the new registrations in April it increases significantly. But the battery share is still lower than expected.