Table 51: [Sustainable travel] Reasons for not considering to buy a plug-in electric car or van (2016) 1
26 September 2017 - Transport and Travel in Scotland 2016
Table 51: [Sustainable travel] Reasons for not considering to buy a plug-in electric car or van (2016) 1
| 2016 | |
| Limited choice (not many vehicles to choose from) | 15.7 |
| Lack of knowledge about electric vehicles | 27.3 |
| Running costs (maintenance and fuel) | 6.4 |
| Cost of vehicle purchase | 26.4 |
| Battery: distance travelled on charge | 46.0 |
| Availability or convenience of charging points | 45.5 |
| Vehicle resale value | 5.5 |
| Vehicle performance, size, practicality or looks | 15.1 |
| Technology - doesn't work or not proven | 10.0 |
| Opinions of friends or family | 2.0 |
| No intention to buy a car of any kind | 7.8 |
| Other | 4.8 |
| Don't know | 1.4 |
| Sample Size (=100%) | 2,270 |
1. This question is asked of those in table 49 who would not consider buying an electric car or van.