EV drivers clocking up more miles

Electric vehicle (EV) owners clock up more miles than petrol and diesel drivers each year, with more than two-thirds of them happy with the charging infrastructure, according to new research.

The research commissioned by Nissan suggests that European EV drivers travel up to 8,800 miles per year, compared with 8,450 miles for internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.

This appears to be bolstered by trust in the charging infrastructure, with 69% saying they are happy with the number of charge points.

In the survey of 7,000 people across European countries including the UK, 23% said the biggest myth surrounding EV ownership is that the charging infrastructure isn’t up to scratch.

Among ICE drivers, the biggest concern is how much range electric vehicles have. Of the 30% who said they would not consider an EV, 58% said this was the biggest worry, with 56% saying there are not enough charge points.

Arnaud Charpentier, vice-president for product strategy and pricing at Nissan, said: “This research reiterates that electric driving is not only a smart option beneficial to the environment but also a fun, exciting and convenient choice. We are confident that with more EVs on the road dispelling myths, ‘range anxiety’ will soon be in the past.”