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Table 51: [Sustainable travel] Reasons for not considering to buy a plug-in electric car or van (2016-17) 1
2016 2017
Limited choice (not many vehicles to choose from) 15.7 16.8
Lack of knowledge about electric vehicles 27.3 25.0
Running costs (maintenance and fuel) 6.4 8.3
Cost of vehicle purchase 26.4 31.1
Battery: distance travelled on charge 46.0 44.8
Availability or convenience of charging points 45.5 44.5
Vehicle resale value 5.5 6.1
Vehicle performance, size, practicality or looks 15.1 14.7
Technology - doesn't work or not proven 10.0 12.5
Opinions of friends or family 2.0 2.7
No intention to buy a car of any kind 7.8 11.8
Other 4.8 3.9
Don't know 1.4 0.9
Sample Size (=100%) 2,270 2,320

1. This question is asked of those in table 49 who would not consider buying an electric car or van.