New research has revealed that environmental concerns remain the key driver for switching to an electric vehicle.
High fuel prices have seen a surge in demand for electric vehicles, but the Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer suggests that the environment is still the key issue for most motorists.
It found that 32% cited this as a reason for adopting the technology, compared to 31% last year.
This placed it ahead of lower fuel expenses, which was named by 31% of respondents against 29% in 2025.
John Peters, head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK, said: “Environmental impact was also the top response when this question was asked last year. The key reason for electrification is obviously for transport to play its part in carbon dioxide emissions reduction and our results show fleets remain keenly mindful of that fact.
“It’s also notable that fuel costs are so prominent in the research. This has clearly become a much more urgent issue in recent months and fleets are increasingly aware of the day-to-day savings possible through electric vehicle (EV) adoption compared to petrol and diesel.”
