The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a big part of the UK’s plans to achieve net zero, with proposals to ban the sale of new cars that run solely on petrol or diesel by 2030. The country hit a significant milestone in 2024, with more than 1,250,000 fully electric cars now on Britain’s roads. A further 715,000 are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Research by CUPRA, part of the Volkswagen group, found that among those drivers who are yet to make the switch to electric, many are concerned about the performance, cost and battery life of EVs. Yet the same survey found that 94% of CUPRA EV owners are happy they now drive an electric car, and none of the respondents said they’d go back to a petrol or diesel engine. Among all of the non-EV drivers polled, seven in 10 believe they’ll be driving a fully electric car within the next 10 years.
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1 The CUPRA Leon hatch is a plug-in hybrid vehicle which uses a combination of battery power and fuel and requires mains electricity for charging. Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and equivalent all electric range figures with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles, route conditions, speed, vehicle and battery age and vehicle load. Data correct at November 2024.
2 Official test (WLTP) electric range for Tavascan V1. Test data obtained under standardised conditions after the battery had been fully charged (to 100%). The Tavascan V1 is a battery electric vehicle requiring mains electricity for charging. Figures shown are for comparability purposes. Only compare electric range figures with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles, route conditions, speed, vehicle and battery age and vehicle load. Data correct at November 2024.
3 Estimated charging times for the standard specification Tavascan 2024. Test data obtained under standardised conditions for comparison purposes. Actual charging times will vary depending on various factors, including the selected trimline (and battery option, if available), the options you choose, the type of charger used, the level of charge in the battery, the age, type, condition and temperature of the charger and the battery, the power supply to and usage of the charger, ambient temperature at the point of use and other environmental factors. Charging time will be longer in cold weather. Charging times will also be affected by the charging curve (for example, once charging passes 80%, charging will slow to protect the
battery’s longevity) and will be longer if battery temperature activates safeguarding technology. Please consult a CUPRA retailer for further information. Data correct as at November 2024.
The availability of [150kWh and 350kWh] chargers is currently limited in the UK. They are mainly located on selected motorways and major arterial routes. These chargers are not currently available in Northern Ireland and numbers are low in Scotland, Wales and rural parts of England. Please visit zap-map.com for further details.
