Why SA consumers are less likely to buy electric vehicles
Deloitte report shows 62% of people polled say their next vehicle is likely to contain a diesel or petrol engine
28 March 2021 - 16:28
Personal financial pressures caused by Covid-19 have made SA consumers less likely to buy electric vehicles (EVs), says a report by business consultancy Deloitte.
It also says that fear of the pandemic, allied to social distancing rules, has reduced opposition to vehicle ownership among young people. More believe a personal car, rather than a shared one, is a safer option...
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