Recent data from Motors and Cazoo reveals a significant shift in UK consumer preferences. For the first time, a majority—55% of survey respondents—stated that their next car will be hybrid or fully electric. Internal combustion engines still hold 45%, but the trend is clear: interest in petrol remains steady, while diesel is rapidly losing appeal, dropping to 9.5%.

Electric vehicles are gradually becoming a common choice, yet attitudes toward them remain mixed. Nearly half of those surveyed feel confident when buying a new EV, particularly men and the 25–44 age group. However, the used EV market generates far more uncertainty, with trust falling to 32%, highlighting a lack of understanding about battery condition and remaining lifespan.

Experts point out that dealers play a crucial role in alleviating buyer concerns, as more next-generation electric vehicles enter the market, and their transition to the secondary segment is inevitable.

Interestingly, government subsidies and manufacturer discounts are not currently driving demand. Only a third of Britons admitted that grants might influence their choice, while most focus primarily on practicality and how well a car suits their personal needs.

The market has clearly reached a tipping point: electrification is becoming a mainstream option, and its pace of adoption now hinges on technology accessibility and trust in used EVs.