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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
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Women shop more sustainably yet are 30% less likely to invest in an electric car - but the real reason might be darker than you think

A woman driving an electric vehicle

If you're someone who tries to live sustainably by shopping B Corp brands, loaning outfits on dress rental sites, and eating organic food, then you'll likely have read all about the pros and cons of electric cars. You might even have one yourself, sold on its cost-effective, eco-friendly credentials. 

That said, you'd still be in the minority of women because new stats from Autotrader have found that women are 30% less likely to buy electric cars than their male counterparts.

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