Drivers across the UK are invited to give their views on electric vehicles for a new nationwide survey.

EVA England’s annual Summer Survey explores the future of electric vehicles to build a clear, nationwide picture of the opportunities and challenges facing drivers today. All respondents can enter a prize draw to win one of five £100 Octopus Electroverse charging credits.

For the first time, the survey is open not only to current EV owners but also to hybrid drivers, petrol and diesel drivers considering making the switch to electric, and those who feel EVs are not yet right for them.

Findings will be shared with policymakers, stakeholders and the wider public to help shape future transport policy: from developing a robust EV charging infrastructure to ensuring EVs are affordable and accessible to a majority of drivers.

The survey comes at a critical time. The most recent Climate Chance Committee report to Parliament concluded that the transition to EVs is broadly on track in the UK, with EVs consistently accounting for more than one in five new cars sold, and a new public charge point being installed approximately every 30 minutes.

But significant barriers remain; for example for the roughly 40% of UK households without driveways who cannot easily connect a home charging point to their car. In a recent EVA England survey, 44% of EV drivers cited access to private charging as the greatest barrier holding drivers back from switching to an EV.

By hearing from hybrid owners, potential switchers and sceptics, EVA England hopes to identify the biggest perceived barriers to EV uptake, as well as the changes that could make electric driving more attractive.

Vicky Edmonds, chief executive of EVA England, said: “We’re strongly encouraging all drivers – whether they drive electric, hybrid, petrol or diesel – to take a few moments to tell us what they feel is and isn’t working for them when it comes to electric cars and their supporting infrastructure. These surveys really matter. They help give a voice to drivers and a chance to have their say on some of the important and lasting decisions being made right now for the future of our roads and electric infrastructure.”

The survey only takes around five minutes to complete and runs until Sunday 14 September.