Table 50: [Sustainable travel] Reasons for having bought or would consider buying a plug-in electric car or van (2016-2019)
Table 50: [Sustainable travel] Reasons for having bought or would consider buying a plug-in electric car or van (2016-2019)
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of vehicle purchase | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel or running costs | 64 | 63 | 58 | 51 |
| Battery: distance travelled on charge | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
| Availability or convienience of recharging | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| Vehicle resale value | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Vehicle performance, size, practicallity or looks | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Availability of different models | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Environmentally friendly | 68 | 70 | 68 | 70 |
| Reliability | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Opinion of friends and family | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Don't know | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sample Size (=100%) | 1,550 | 2,190 | 2,460 | 2,690 |
1. This question is asked of those in table 49 who own an electric car or van, are thinking of buying one or would consider one in the future.