An estimated 17.7 million UK car owners are set to switch from fossil fuel cars to electric or hybrid power, according to a survey by Finder.com. The survey, which was conducted in the first half of this year, found that more than one third of those who have made such an investment will be forced to do so because they cannot afford it. Just 11% said they would buy a diesel. The study also revealed London had the highest percentage of people planning to buy a full-electric vehicle, at 23%.
An estimated 17.7 million UK car owners are set to switch from fossil fuel cars to electric or hybrid power, according to a survey by Finder.com. It said 21% of 2,000 respondents planned to buy a hybrid vehicle, 14% would choose a fully electric car and 39% would stick to a car using unleaded fuel. Just 11% said they would buy a diesel. The study also revealed London had the highest percentage of people planning to buy a full-electric vehicle, at 23%.