TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - As the country gears up for the rise of electric vehicles (EV), many drivers have questions about how prepared Canada is to embrace this transformative technology. As it stands, Canadians seem to need more information about crucial aspects of EV ownership, such as infrastructure requirements and insurance implications, according to a 2023 Ipsos Canada survey commissioned by BrokerLink, a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation, and one of Canada's largest property and casualty insurance brokerages.
The survey revealed that seven in ten (71 per cent) Canadians who own gas-powered vehicles are reluctant to give them up. Yet, six in ten (59 per cent) Canadians, who don't currently have an EV, are excited to drive one in the future. Meanwhile, the same proportion (59 per cent) of Canadians say they will consider an EV for their next vehicle purchase and nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Canadians say they want to drive an EV for environmental reasons, including to reduce their carbon emissions.
"The survey findings suggest there are significant gaps in people's understanding, regarding the adoption of EVs in Canada," says Grant Clarke, Vice President, National Personal Insurance at BrokerLink. "As we move towards the EV era, we wanted to capture insights to better understand Canadians' sentiment towards EVs, and gauge their knowledge around auto insurance policies for this vehicle type, which is why we commissioned the survey."
In the survey, Canadians identified several concerns switching from gas vehicles to EV, indicating that more education and support is needed to empower them in their transition towards EVs.
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