The vast majority of EV drivers are happy to have made the electric switch and won’t go back to petrol or diesel cars, a new survey by Tusker has found.

85% of respondents said their EV was more enjoyable to drive than their previous petrol or diesel car

Its annual report of salary sacrifice customers reveals 91% of current EV drivers are satisfied or very satisfied with their EV while 85% said their car was more enjoyable to drive than their previous petrol or diesel car.

A further 81% reported that their EV’s range is sufficient for their needs. While the average mileage driven per week has risen to between 100-200 miles per week in 2023, this has not dented the positive perception of EV range. Six in 10 (60%) of drivers are now covering between 51-200 miles a week, with 27% covering more than 200 miles a week. Based on these average mileages, overall, 82% of drivers only need to only charge once a week to cover off their driving needs.

The report does reveal charging concerns. Only 34% of Tusker’s EV drivers think that the charging network is expanding enough to meet their needs. When asked about what would improve their electric driving experience, an overwhelming 62% of people said an increase in public charging points as well as an increased range on cars.

And when asked what advice they would give someone considering EVs, the majority of drivers said to get a home charge point installed if possible, rather than rely on public charging points.

The research also found that more than half (66%) of those who do not currently drive an EV are considering one for their next vehicle.

Paul Gilshan, CEO at Tusker, commented: “It’s great to see first-hand that drivers continue to embrace EVs as the future of motoring. With more and more drivers realising the advantage of doing so via a salary sacrifice car benefit scheme, Tusker continues to see its order book grow while tailpipe emissions fall. We will continue to build on this momentum, and encourage more motorists into new, affordable, and zero-emission cars via our schemes, to deliver value and sustainability to employees across the UK.”

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