Most EV owners would get an EV replacement

A large survey of existing EV owners found most would buy another EV next time.

The survey by Global EV Alliance represented 23,000 members from 18 countries, says NZ Autocar.

It found more than 90% intend replacing their existing EV with another, with 1% saying their subsequent vehicle would be petrol or diesel.

Lower EV operating costs, lower climate impact and EV quietness were key reasons for going EV.

About 92% says they will stay with a pure EV while 4% say their next vehicle could be a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

Those used to driving electric see PHEVs as EVs most of the time and a means of avoiding public chargers when out of town, so the petrol engine is seen as a back-up secondary power source., says NZ Autocar.

The survey was held between August and November this year.