A recent survey by Quotezone.co.uk revealed that 90% of UK motorists think the country is unprepared for electric vehicles, while 79% view the planned ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2035 as premature. Although EV sales reached a record of 382,000 in 2024, they still represent only 2.7% of all vehicles on the road. Many drivers express a desire for government incentives such as grants and tax benefits to encourage the transition, but 57% do not plan to switch to electric vehicles, with only 6% currently owning one.
An overwhelming 90% agreed that the UK is not ready for electric vehicles, with 79% saying the proposed ban in 2035 is too soon.
Although 2024 was a record year for switching to electric, with 382k EVs sold across last year, demand is still slow, representing just 2.7% of all vehicles.
Over half of respondents (54%) believe the government should be providing grants and tax benefits to encourage motorists to make the switch.
57% of respondents said they didn't plan to go electric, with only six percent already owning an electric vehicle.
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