The Global Electric Vehicle Users Association (GEVA) announced the results of the first global survey on the experiences of electric vehicle users. According to the survey, 92% of electric vehicle owners said their next vehicle will be a zero-emission electric vehicle. Only 1% would switch back to fossil fuels, while 4% said they would prefer a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). GEVA President Joel Levin emphasized that these results show that electric vehicle users are very satisfied with their electric vehicle experience and that electric vehicles are here to stay.
Low Costs are the Biggest Factor in Electric Vehicle Preference
The survey results revealed that the biggest motivation for electric vehicle users is low operating costs. Environmental benefits stood out as the second most important reason. Ellen Hiep, Board Member of the Dutch Electric Vehicle Users Association, stated that electric vehicles should be made more accessible to the masses and this will play a key role in reducing emissions.
Global Feedback from 23,000 Electric Vehicle Users
This comprehensive survey, organized by GEVA, captures the views of more than 23,000 electric vehicle drivers from 18 countries. GEVA officials emphasize that users are at the heart of the EV revolution and the need for such detailed data to drive EV adoption is great.
GEVA is a non-profit organization representing 336,000 electric vehicle drivers, encompassing 64 national electric vehicle user associations from 38 countries around the world, and aims to accelerate the spread of electric mobility. Conducted between August and November 2024, the survey was weighted by the share of countries in the total EV fleet to reflect the global trends of EV owners.