Retail destinations with electric vehicle (EV) charging points can expect more footfall, says a new report, citing its survey findings that most people who intend to own an EV will visit retailers and businesses more frequently if they provide the right charging facilities.
According to a new report by CACI, 66 percent of people who intend to own an EV will visit retailers and businesses more frequently if they provide the right charging facilities. In addition, 48 percent of existing EV owners have engaged with charging infrastructure at a public car park and 33 percent have charged their EV at a supermarket.
“CACI’s research highlights that EV offerings will influence the way shoppers behave as they expect retail locations to meet their electrification needs,” the company said.
EV purchases are expected to grow rapidly, bolstered by government legislation banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and greater environmentally conscious public sentiment.
The report also found that the growth of the EV market is expected to accelerate further in 2022, with the likes of Bentley launching five electric models in the next five years. By 2025, most major manufacturers expect EV to account for over 50 percent of their models.
CACI principal consultant James Debenham added: “We know that by 2030 sales of new ICE cars will cease in the UK and EVs will be the future. However, what our data reveals is just how important it is to get ahead of the market on charging infrastructure.
“As organisations start to strategise beyond the pandemic, delivering appropriate EV infrastructure now will allow them to reap enormous rewards in the long term,” he continued.
“What’s more, businesses that take the extra step to invest in educating drivers and make owning an EV easier will benefit twofold in the evolution of transportation.”
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