Quarter of drivers say next car will be hybrid or electric

Research by the AA shows that the demand for hybrid or pure electric cars is growing.

The findings from an AA-Poplis study of over 19,500 drivers found that 24 per cent of drivers will choose a hybrid or electric as their next vehicle.

Recent data also suggests that some year-old electric and hybrid models are fetching a higher price than when they were new.

Simon Benson, director of AA Cars, says that concerns about new technology are “gradually being dashed” with electric car batteries proving to me “much more long-lived than anyone expected” while newer models offer greater range on a single charge.

Benson said: “Low running costs, low or zero car tax and other benefits such as congestion charge exemption, free parking for electric cars in some cities and many public chargers delivering free energy, the economic benefits as well as green credentials really stack up.
 
“But this trend also means that there are likely to be some great diesel offers on used car platforms such as AA Cars. 

However, Benson has said that there is “certainly still a place for diesel”.

He said: “Diesel is especially suitable for drivers who frequently cover long motorway distances. 

“Diesels are robust, reliable, long-lived and offer exceptional fuel economy while recent models boast very clean exhaust, comparable with petrol.”