The majority of the next generation of drivers are interested in buying an electric car, according to a recent survey.
Go Ultra Low, a government and industry-supported campaign which promotes the use of electric vehicles, recently quizzed 800 teenagers aged between 14 and 17 regarding their thoughts on electric cars.
As many as 88 per cent of the respondents reckon that more people should be driving electric cars by 2026. Furthermore, 81 per cent of the 14 year olds questioned said that they plan to make their first car purchase, in around 10 years’ time, an electric vehicle.
The findings from this survey has led to the prediction of a steep rise in electric car sales in the next few years by the world-renowned futurologist Dr Ian Pearson. The Go Ultra Low campaign points out that Dr Pearson has been a full-time futurologist since 1991, with a proven track record of over 85 per cent accuracy at the ten year horizon.
Dr Pearson comments: “Young people are very aware of environmental issues and it is great that they also notice that electric cars will be cheaper to run, so it is a clear win-win.
“If current trends towards electric cars continue this means that, by 2026, demand for electric cars will almost certainly outweigh demand for 'traditionally fuelled' cars.”
The Head of Go Ultra Low, Poppy Welch, said: “It’s really encouraging to see how popular electric cars have become among British teenagers – as the next generation of first-car buyers.
“Our research shows that younger consumers are more drawn towards environmentally-friendly purchases, including when planning which car they’ll drive when they get their licence.”
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