Europeans are warming to EVs – and to Chinese brands

Europeans are warming to EVs – and to Chinese brands

Nearly 60% of European consumers say they expect to own an electric vehicle (EV) by 2030 – and more than a third are now more open to buying a Chinese-made model than they were a year ago.

More than 50% of drivers open to Chinese EV ownership

A recent survey from Zeekr has found that 53% of EV drivers would be open to owning a Chinese EV, given China’s emphasis on EV batteries and charging tech. The study asked 8,000 people in the UK, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, and Sweden a series of questions including their attitudes towards EVs, feelings towards Chinese brands, plus what they consider to be the biggest hurdles to EV ownership. Zeekr found that…