Drivers agree to 'ditch' petrol and diesel cars due to 'inevitable' new rule

James Rodger

23 May 2024 at 4:13 am·2-min read

Petrol and diesel drivers have "ditched" their cars due to a "inevitable" new rule. Ahead of the petrol and diesel ban coming in 2035, amid a push for net-zero from the UK government, petrol and diesel motorists are shifting for electric vehicles (EVs).

Seven in 10 people say they will be driving a fully electric car within the next 10 years, a new study found. CUPRA’s report said: “Dispelling myths and helping people to overcome their reservations is the biggest challenge facing increased EV uptake.

“Irrespective of their current outlook, the vast majority (seven in 10) of non-EV owners see themselves driving an EV in the next 10 years – a figure that is set to rise given the satisfaction levels of those who have made the switch.

“Even with significant perceived barriers to entry, including range, charging infrastructure and a lack of knowledge about what the aftersales experience entails, the shift away from diesel and petrol cars is inevitable.”

Marcus Gossen, Director of SEAT and CUPRA UK, said: "Our white paper sheds new light on the factors affecting drivers’ perceptions of electrification. It is clear that those who make the switch are happy they did, but that does not mean our work is done. The industry must continue to support and inform both current EV drivers and those yet to make the leap.

"We want to empower drivers and reassure them that sustainable mobility doesn't mean they have to compromise. With that in mind, our report provides a fresh understanding of the differing viewpoints, offering inclusive and informed discussion on the future of mobility."

The ban of new petrol and diesel car sales was previously set to come into place from 2030. However, the government announced in 2023 that the UK ban would be delayed by 5 years to start from 2035 instead, citing the cost of living crisis as one of the reasons for the delay.

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