Tag: InsureTheGap
1 in 3 drivers worried about price of EVs, survey claims
Over one in three say there should still be a government grant for electric cars A fifth prefer gears and won’t buy an electric car Almost one in three (32%) drivers are concerned they could be priced out of driving (25% men and 38% women) because they cannot afford an electric car. The Opinium…
High price of electric cars is biggest reason for not buying, claims survey
Followed by too few charging points and range anxiety Over four in ten drivers say they have no way of charging an electric car at home Over a third say high running costs would stop them buying an electric car Over 55s most likely to see the barriers to getting an electric car A survey…
1 in 3 drivers would only trust autonomous car if they could take over controls
35% like driving and don’t want a driverless car Older drivers most against driverless cars UK drivers are not ready to embrace driverless technology yet, according to a survey. The Opinium survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap, a provider of GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance, finds that only 6% would feel safe travelling…
Almost half of drivers can’t afford EV, survey claims
Almost half can’t afford electric vehicle (EV), with 1 in 3 worried they could be priced out of driving Government grant not enough for people to buy an electric car 75% believe government could make electric motoring more expensive in the future A fifth don’t find electric cars as desirable as their petrol/diesel equivalents A…
Top 10 factors when buying Electric Vehicle
According to the latest research over half of us are still unsure about buying an electric vehicle. But what are the main factors that are stopping us from taking the electric leap? Chris Price reports... Trusting the technology, saving money, convenient and quick charging, and being able to travel a long distance on a single…
Half of UK drivers don’t trust driverless technology
Half of UK drivers do not trust new driverless technology, with women less likely to trust it than men (men 46%, women 55%), according to a new survey. Over 55s (62%) are twice as likely to mistrust it compared to the under 35s (30%). The Opinium survey of 2000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap.com,…
