Seventy per cent of drivers would consider an EV as next car

Seventy per cent of European drivers say they would consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car, according to a Nissan survey. The most popular reason for drivers considering the change is the environmental benefits offered by a zero-emissions vehicle (49%).

Nissan surveyed 7,000 motorists across Europe, split evenly between EV and ICE motorists. The pan-European survey is Nissan’s most comprehensive investigation into the driving habits of EV drivers to date.

Initial findings uncovered that EV driver satisfaction is promisingly high, with 89% of EV drivers saying the switch to EV was the right decision. 74% feel more relaxed and 77% find it smoother to drive than an ICE vehicle.

With 97% of EV drivers finding the transition from ICE to EV “as expected” or “easier”, it portrays a promising prospect for those willing to embark on their electrification journey.

Furthermore, the majority (70%) of motorists admit the range autonomy of their EV is better than expected before purchase. This counteracts the 58%1 of ICE owners who are not considering an EV because they believe they offer low driving range and demonstrates the reality that owning an electric vehicle is highly positive.

“With this new research, we’re seeing first-hand that European drivers are embracing electrification. Just as they are continuing to explore what electric vehicles have to offer, we are committed to showing them the vast benefits of electric mobility and how easy actually it is to make the switch,” said Arnaud Charpentier, Region Vice President, Product Strategy and Pricing, Nissan AMIEO.

“From low running costs to surprising performance, electric cars like the Nissan LEAF have transformed the everyday driving experience for the better”

Despite a contrast emerging among the EV motorists and ICE drivers, the importance of sustainability remains clear across the board – nearly 85% of all drivers surveyed place value on being environmentally friendly.