Majority prefers buying electric vehicles over conventional models for a second time, reveals latest research
In the ever-evolving world of automobiles, electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction, particularly among younger generations. A study titled the "EV Ownership Study 2025" indicates that over 80% of electric car owners would opt for an electric vehicle again, signalling a promising trend.
However, the transition to electric cars in our country has not gone as manufacturers had envisioned, with many consumers still relying on internal combustion engines. Despite this, the recovery in electric car sales is especially noticeable in the private customer segment, making our country the largest electric car market in Europe.
Reports for the current year indicate that 2025 is showing signs of improvement in electric car sales. Last year, our country registered 27 percent fewer electric cars compared to the previous year. This improvement is a testament to the growing acceptance of electric cars among consumers.
One of the concerns raised by electric car owners is the frequency of workshop visits. According to the "EV Ownership Study 2025", many electric car owners require professional support within the first 12 months. Another challenge highlighted by the study is the perceived difficulty in installing charging stations.
Skepticism about electric cars remains, but one generation is generally more open to the idea. Younger buyers are increasingly interested in EVs, encouraged by environmental concerns and urban mobility trends. However, concerns about charging infrastructure availability, vehicle range, and purchase price still temper enthusiasm among younger generations.
Lower operating costs and a positive environmental impact are reasons for buying an electric car. But potential buyers are deterred by long charging times and limited range. These concerns are echoed in several surveys, including one by the ADAC in 2024, indicating that younger people are open to buying an electric car despite the challenges.
As the coming years will be crucial for many automakers due to increasing competition, effective policy support, education, and expansion of charging networks are critical to converting younger consumers’ interest into ownership. Addressing infrastructure gaps, managing the demand for larger EV models, and ensuring affordability will be key to ensuring the successful adoption of electric vehicles by younger generations.
The CDK Global study takes into account current market data, highlighting the trends and challenges in the adoption of electric vehicles, especially among younger generations. In summary, younger generations show a strong inclination toward EV adoption, driven by sustainability values, but face challenges from infrastructure gaps, higher demand for larger EVs increasing energy use, and affordability issues. Success hinges on policy measures that address these challenges while supporting cleaner, smaller, and more accessible electric vehicles.
Consumers from younger generations are increasingly expressing interest in electric vehicles (EVs), driven by sustainability values and urban mobility trends, as indicated by the "EV Ownership Study 2025". However, concerns about charging infrastructure availability, vehicle range, and purchase price still temper their enthusiasm, making it crucial for policy measures that address these challenges while supporting cleaner, smaller, and more accessible electric vehicles.
Despite skepticism about electric cars remaining, technology advancements in EVs, coupled with government policies that promote their adoption, could help bridge the gap between interest and ownership among younger consumers, as suggested by the CDK Global study.
