Electric vehicle (EV) drivers overwhelmingly favor their choice, with a recent study by the Global EV Drivers Alliance (GEVA) showing that less than 1% would revert to gasoline or diesel-powered cars if given the option.
According to the survey, which included 23,254 respondents across 18 countries, 92% of EV drivers indicated they would purchase another EV if they needed to replace their current vehicle, while 4% would opt for a hybrid or plug-in hybrid.
“This is a remarkably high number, and the results confirm that drivers love the EV experience and EVs are here to stay,” said Joel Levin, chair of GEVA and director of Plug In America.
The study found that 97% of respondents were either satisfied or very satisfied with their EV ownership. Key reasons for this satisfaction included lower operating costs and the climate-friendly benefits of EVs.
However, challenges remain, with respondents citing poor coverage of fast chargers, the time-consuming nature of charging sessions, and unreliable chargers as notable drawbacks.
Despite these hurdles, most EV owners (72%) reported they primarily charge their vehicles at home, a convenience that seems to outweigh concerns about public charging infrastructure.
“These results confirm that EV drivers are highly satisfied with their choice and that reports of declining EV popularity are greatly exaggerated,” added Petter Haugneland, assistant secretary general of The Norwegian EV Association.
Christian Peter, director of EMC ElektroMobilitätsClub of Austria, emphasized the importance of improving EV infrastructure to support the market’s growth.
“This demonstrates that EV drivers are similar to consumers in general -- they desire convenience and a hassle-free experience,” Peter said. “Developing consumer-friendly charging solutions is crucial for the growth of the EV mass market.”
