·      22% of motorists said they expect their next car to be electric.

·      40% of those polled said that they were undecided on what would power their next car.

·      British Motor Show continues to help educate consumers who have yet to make the change to electric.

Despite some of the negative reports recently, the electric vehicle (EV) market in the UK has experienced significant growth, with nearly 382,000 new fully electric cars sold in 2024, accounting for 19.6% of all new car registrations. This represents a 21% increase from 2023.

Despite this progress, private consumer adoption remains modest, with only 10% of private buyers choosing EVs in 2024, however The British Motor Show believes this is about to change.

In a survey of visitors to the 2024 British Motor show, they asked customers what type of power they expected their next car to be.  Over 22% reported that they expected their next purchase to be their very first electric car.

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70% of visitors said that they expected to replace their car within the next 12 months which suggests that nearly a quarter of motorists who are currently driving ICE vehicles are expecting to make the change sooner rather than later.

An additional 40% of those asked said that they were undecided on what type of powertrain they would be buying, but were open to it being electric.

Andy Entwistle, Chief Executive said “Of the 4000 test drivers undertaken at the 2024 show, the vast majority were in Electric Vehicles, it’s clear that consumers are interested in finding out more about electric vehicles and trying them out for themselves”

“The show will also give those who feel less confident with the new technology the chance to find out more at theshow by talking to and experiencing the brands directly”

The organisers are expecting over 100 new cars for the public to experience in 2025 and over 60,000 visitors through the doors of Farnborough International between August 15^th-17^th.

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Whether you’re a car fan, a tech enthusiast, or simply looking for an unforgettable day out, The British Motor Show is the place to be. It’s more than an event; it’s THE GREATEST SHOW ON WHEELS.

Advanced tickets start at under £25 and can be bought at the website www.thebritishmotorshow.live

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Contacts:

Show Website              www.thebritishmotorshow.live

Press office                  Press@thebritishmotorshow.live

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