EVA England has launched its annual Summer Survey to capture the views of drivers across the UK on the future of electric vehicles (EVs). 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.
The aim is to build a clear, nationwide picture of the opportunities and challenges facing drivers today. 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 is accessible via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SteerTheConversation
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 constituting more than one in five new cars sold, and a new public charge point being installed approximately every 30 minutes. Significant barriers remain, however, 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.
Vicky Edmonds, Chief Executive of EVA England, says: “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.”
Why all drivers are being asked to take part:
This year’s survey expands its focus to capture the perspectives of the wider driving public. 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.
The survey is quick and easy – it only takes around five minutes to complete – and runs until Sunday the 14th of September.
This year’s iteration of the ‘EVA England Summer Survey’ is being launched in partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) Cymru and EVA Northern Ireland. Octopus Energy is also supporting the survey via its Electroverse scheme, which simplifies EV charging via a single app and payment access point.
All respondents can enter a prize draw to win one of five £100 Octopus Electroverse charging credits.
Paul Bevan, Chair of EVA Cymru, says: “We’re really pleased to have partnered with EVA England to support this year’s survey. We’re encouraging all our members and the wider driver community in Wales to help shaping the future of electric vehicles and infrastructure across the UK and look forward to being able to build on the results in our work with stakeholders across Wales”
Mark McCall, Co-Founder and Chair of EVA Northern Ireland, says: “The Electric Vehicle Association Northern Ireland (EVANI), champions the voices of EV drivers. The shift to electric vehicles will only succeed if it reflects the real needs of those right across the UK. That’s why we work tirelessly to make sure your experiences and concerns are heard. By taking part in the surveys from all our Associations, you’ll help shape a fair, practical, and successful transition to electric vehicles.”
