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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Study shows Aussie petrol, diesel owners increasingly reluctant to switch to EVs
A new study has found less than a quarter of drivers of combustion-powered vehicles in Australia plan to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid for their next vehicle. In its 2025 Mobility Index, mycar found 23 per cent of drivers of internal combustion-engine (ICE) vehicle planned to switch to an EV or a hybrid, which it says is a 12 percentage point drop compared to its inaugural study in 2024. For its latest report, the vehicle servicing company – using research firm Lonergan Research – surveyed a total of 2020 vehicle owners across both capital city and non-capital city areas in Australia, 48 per cent of which don't share their vehicle with anybody else. The study found 25 per cent of respondents were concerned about the battery longevity and overall ownership cost of EVs compared to hybrids. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Drivers of combustion vehicles are even more distrustful of used EVs, with just five per cent contemplating a pre-owned EV and 32 per cent expressing concern about hidden issues with them. But mycar put a hopeful spin on EV uptake, arguing one finding – that one in four ICE drivers would prefer a brand-new hybrid or EV to get the latest tech and the longest warranty – is proof that "confidence, not curiosity, is the missing link in broader EV adoption". "This year's Mobility Index shows a noticeable shift in sentiment. While interest in EVs appears to be growing, many Australians are holding back," said mycar chief customer officer Adele Coswello, before following this up with a plug for mycar's own EV servicing business. A total of 47,245 of the 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025 were EVs – or 7.6 per cent overall. In contrast, during the first half of 2024, Australians took delivery of 633,098 new vehicles, with a total of 50,905 of these being EVs – an 8.0 per cent share. Affecting overall EV sales and market share was a significant 38.8 per cent drop in deliveries for EV market leader Tesla. While mycar's study notes some reluctance from ICE vehicle owners towards hybrid vehicles, hybrid sales in the first half of 2025 were up 14.9 per cent on the same period last year, to 93,746 vehicles. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, the average household in Australia owns 1.8 cars and a total of 52.5 per cent of the national workforce commutes to work by car. Content originally sourced from: A new study has found less than a quarter of drivers of combustion-powered vehicles in Australia plan to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid for their next vehicle. In its 2025 Mobility Index, mycar found 23 per cent of drivers of internal combustion-engine (ICE) vehicle planned to switch to an EV or a hybrid, which it says is a 12 percentage point drop compared to its inaugural study in 2024. For its latest report, the vehicle servicing company – using research firm Lonergan Research – surveyed a total of 2020 vehicle owners across both capital city and non-capital city areas in Australia, 48 per cent of which don't share their vehicle with anybody else. The study found 25 per cent of respondents were concerned about the battery longevity and overall ownership cost of EVs compared to hybrids. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Drivers of combustion vehicles are even more distrustful of used EVs, with just five per cent contemplating a pre-owned EV and 32 per cent expressing concern about hidden issues with them. But mycar put a hopeful spin on EV uptake, arguing one finding – that one in four ICE drivers would prefer a brand-new hybrid or EV to get the latest tech and the longest warranty – is proof that "confidence, not curiosity, is the missing link in broader EV adoption". "This year's Mobility Index shows a noticeable shift in sentiment. While interest in EVs appears to be growing, many Australians are holding back," said mycar chief customer officer Adele Coswello, before following this up with a plug for mycar's own EV servicing business. A total of 47,245 of the 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025 were EVs – or 7.6 per cent overall. In contrast, during the first half of 2024, Australians took delivery of 633,098 new vehicles, with a total of 50,905 of these being EVs – an 8.0 per cent share. Affecting overall EV sales and market share was a significant 38.8 per cent drop in deliveries for EV market leader Tesla. While mycar's study notes some reluctance from ICE vehicle owners towards hybrid vehicles, hybrid sales in the first half of 2025 were up 14.9 per cent on the same period last year, to 93,746 vehicles. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, the average household in Australia owns 1.8 cars and a total of 52.5 per cent of the national workforce commutes to work by car. Content originally sourced from: A new study has found less than a quarter of drivers of combustion-powered vehicles in Australia plan to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid for their next vehicle. In its 2025 Mobility Index, mycar found 23 per cent of drivers of internal combustion-engine (ICE) vehicle planned to switch to an EV or a hybrid, which it says is a 12 percentage point drop compared to its inaugural study in 2024. For its latest report, the vehicle servicing company – using research firm Lonergan Research – surveyed a total of 2020 vehicle owners across both capital city and non-capital city areas in Australia, 48 per cent of which don't share their vehicle with anybody else. The study found 25 per cent of respondents were concerned about the battery longevity and overall ownership cost of EVs compared to hybrids. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Drivers of combustion vehicles are even more distrustful of used EVs, with just five per cent contemplating a pre-owned EV and 32 per cent expressing concern about hidden issues with them. But mycar put a hopeful spin on EV uptake, arguing one finding – that one in four ICE drivers would prefer a brand-new hybrid or EV to get the latest tech and the longest warranty – is proof that "confidence, not curiosity, is the missing link in broader EV adoption". "This year's Mobility Index shows a noticeable shift in sentiment. While interest in EVs appears to be growing, many Australians are holding back," said mycar chief customer officer Adele Coswello, before following this up with a plug for mycar's own EV servicing business. A total of 47,245 of the 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025 were EVs – or 7.6 per cent overall. In contrast, during the first half of 2024, Australians took delivery of 633,098 new vehicles, with a total of 50,905 of these being EVs – an 8.0 per cent share. Affecting overall EV sales and market share was a significant 38.8 per cent drop in deliveries for EV market leader Tesla. While mycar's study notes some reluctance from ICE vehicle owners towards hybrid vehicles, hybrid sales in the first half of 2025 were up 14.9 per cent on the same period last year, to 93,746 vehicles. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, the average household in Australia owns 1.8 cars and a total of 52.5 per cent of the national workforce commutes to work by car. Content originally sourced from: A new study has found less than a quarter of drivers of combustion-powered vehicles in Australia plan to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid for their next vehicle. In its 2025 Mobility Index, mycar found 23 per cent of drivers of internal combustion-engine (ICE) vehicle planned to switch to an EV or a hybrid, which it says is a 12 percentage point drop compared to its inaugural study in 2024. For its latest report, the vehicle servicing company – using research firm Lonergan Research – surveyed a total of 2020 vehicle owners across both capital city and non-capital city areas in Australia, 48 per cent of which don't share their vehicle with anybody else. The study found 25 per cent of respondents were concerned about the battery longevity and overall ownership cost of EVs compared to hybrids. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Drivers of combustion vehicles are even more distrustful of used EVs, with just five per cent contemplating a pre-owned EV and 32 per cent expressing concern about hidden issues with them. But mycar put a hopeful spin on EV uptake, arguing one finding – that one in four ICE drivers would prefer a brand-new hybrid or EV to get the latest tech and the longest warranty – is proof that "confidence, not curiosity, is the missing link in broader EV adoption". "This year's Mobility Index shows a noticeable shift in sentiment. While interest in EVs appears to be growing, many Australians are holding back," said mycar chief customer officer Adele Coswello, before following this up with a plug for mycar's own EV servicing business. A total of 47,245 of the 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025 were EVs – or 7.6 per cent overall. In contrast, during the first half of 2024, Australians took delivery of 633,098 new vehicles, with a total of 50,905 of these being EVs – an 8.0 per cent share. Affecting overall EV sales and market share was a significant 38.8 per cent drop in deliveries for EV market leader Tesla. While mycar's study notes some reluctance from ICE vehicle owners towards hybrid vehicles, hybrid sales in the first half of 2025 were up 14.9 per cent on the same period last year, to 93,746 vehicles. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, the average household in Australia owns 1.8 cars and a total of 52.5 per cent of the national workforce commutes to work by car. Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Study shows Aussie petrol, diesel owners increasingly reluctant to switch to EVs
A new study has found less than a quarter of drivers of combustion-powered vehicles in Australia plan to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid for their next vehicle. In its 2025 Mobility Index, mycar found 23 per cent of drivers of internal combustion-engine (ICE) vehicle planned to switch to an EV or a hybrid, which it says is a 12 percentage point drop compared to its inaugural study in 2024. For its latest report, the vehicle servicing company – using research firm Lonergan Research – surveyed a total of 2020 vehicle owners across both capital city and non-capital city areas in Australia, 48 per cent of which don't share their vehicle with anybody else. The study found 25 per cent of respondents were concerned about the battery longevity and overall ownership cost of EVs compared to hybrids. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Drivers of combustion vehicles are even more distrustful of used EVs, with just five per cent contemplating a pre-owned EV and 32 per cent expressing concern about hidden issues with them. But mycar put a hopeful spin on EV uptake, arguing one finding – that one in four ICE drivers would prefer a brand-new hybrid or EV to get the latest tech and the longest warranty – is proof that 'confidence, not curiosity, is the missing link in broader EV adoption'. 'This year's Mobility Index shows a noticeable shift in sentiment. While interest in EVs appears to be growing, many Australians are holding back,' said mycar chief customer officer Adele Coswello, before following this up with a plug for mycar's own EV servicing business. A total of 47,245 of the 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025 were EVs – or 7.6 per cent overall. In contrast, during the first half of 2024, Australians took delivery of 633,098 new vehicles, with a total of 50,905 of these being EVs – an 8.0 per cent share. Affecting overall EV sales and market share was a significant 38.8 per cent drop in deliveries for EV market leader Tesla. While mycar's study notes some reluctance from ICE vehicle owners towards hybrid vehicles, hybrid sales in the first half of 2025 were up 14.9 per cent on the same period last year, to 93,746 vehicles. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, the average household in Australia owns 1.8 cars and a total of 52.5 per cent of the national workforce commutes to work by car.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Study shows Aussie petrol, diesel owners increasingly reluctant to switch to EVs
A new study has found less than a quarter of drivers of combustion-powered vehicles in Australia plan to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid for their next vehicle. In its 2025 Mobility Index, mycar found 23 per cent of drivers of internal combustion-engine (ICE) vehicle planned to switch to an EV or a hybrid, which it says is a 12 percentage point drop compared to its inaugural study in 2024. For its latest report, the vehicle servicing company – using research firm Lonergan Research – surveyed a total of 2020 vehicle owners across both capital city and non-capital city areas in Australia, 48 per cent of which don't share their vehicle with anybody else. The study found 25 per cent of respondents were concerned about the battery longevity and overall ownership cost of EVs compared to hybrids. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Drivers of combustion vehicles are even more distrustful of used EVs, with just five per cent contemplating a pre-owned EV and 32 per cent expressing concern about hidden issues with them. But mycar put a hopeful spin on EV uptake, arguing one finding – that one in four ICE drivers would prefer a brand-new hybrid or EV to get the latest tech and the longest warranty – is proof that 'confidence, not curiosity, is the missing link in broader EV adoption'. 'This year's Mobility Index shows a noticeable shift in sentiment. While interest in EVs appears to be growing, many Australians are holding back,' said mycar chief customer officer Adele Coswello, before following this up with a plug for mycar's own EV servicing business. A total of 47,245 of the 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025 were EVs – or 7.6 per cent overall. Supplied Credit: CarExpert In contrast, during the first half of 2024, Australians took delivery of 633,098 new vehicles, with a total of 50,905 of these being EVs – an 8.0 per cent share. Affecting overall EV sales and market share was a significant 38.8 per cent drop in deliveries for EV market leader Tesla. While mycar's study notes some reluctance from ICE vehicle owners towards hybrid vehicles, hybrid sales in the first half of 2025 were up 14.9 per cent on the same period last year, to 93,746 vehicles. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, the average household in Australia owns 1.8 cars and a total of 52.5 per cent of the national workforce commutes to work by car.
Courier-Mail
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- Courier-Mail
New research reveals Australian drivers aren't ready to embrace fully autonomous driving
Don't miss out on the headlines from Motoring. Followed categories will be added to My News. EXCLUSIVE: As several brands set to launch full self-driving technology on Australian roads, new research reveals many Aussies aren't ready to take their hands off the wheel. According to mycar Mobility Index, a mere 19 per cent of Australians said they would be willing to use a fully autonomous vehicle for most or all of their journey. Additionally, 40 per cent said they don't feel comfortable giving up full control. Many said they don't know enough about the technology or either don't feel safe using it. Sydney-based marketing professional Tara isn't excited about fully autonomous vehicles but nervous. Picture: Supplied When Sydney-based marketing professional Tara first heard about fully autonomous vehicles, she didn't feel excited but nervous. 'Honestly, it makes me feel uneasy,' she said. 'Driving involves so many unpredictable situations – like if someone runs into the street or there's a sudden change in weather. It's hard to imagine sitting back and trusting a car to make those split-second decisions for me.' Despite driving a Honda Civic that has cruise control, lane assist and parking sensors, Tara said she rarely uses the features and has no plans to embrace full autonomy anytime soon. The findings by mycar Mobility Index also reveal that driver trust is lacking and far behind the rapidly evolving technology we're seeing on Australian roads. A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar taxi drives along a street in Los Angeles, California. Picture:Mycar chief customer officer Adele Coswello said the industry is still facing major trust problems and that is holding back adoption. 'Autonomous technology has the potential to change how we move, but right now, trust is the biggest roadblock,' she said. 'This year's Mobility Index shows that many Australians are still unsure – not just about the safety of self-driving cars, but how they work and what they mean for everyday drivers.' Even smart technology in today's vehicles are being under-utilised. Only 1 in 3 are using assisted driving technology like cruise control (32 per cent), lane assist (31 per cent), brake assist (28 per cent) or parking assistance (22 per cent). That's despite more than 76 per cent having this technology in their car. Amazon's self-driving company Zoox testing its autonomous vehicle. Picture: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Coswello believes the reason many drivers aren't using assisted driving technology is because automakers are failing to explain them. 'Only a small number of Aussies are embracing the smart systems that are available in the vehicles of today, and we believe the industry needs to build understanding and confidence in assisted driving technologies. That includes ensuring technicians are upskilled in the latest technologies and systems to help educate drivers. By doing so, we can help prepare drivers for the future – one service and one conversation at a time,' she said. The lack of technical explanations is something Tara has experienced first-hand. 'I'd also want to see more clear, straightforward explanations from car companies about how the systems work, what their limitations are, and what kind of back up measures are in place. Most importantly, though, I'd want to know I could quickly and easily take back control if something didn't feel right,' she said. Despite more than 76 per cent of respondents having some form of assisted driving technology, only 1 in 3 are using it. Picture: Supplied She also believes brands are failing to strike the right tone in delivery. 'A lot of the messaging feels too technical or overly optimistic. I think companies need to do a better job of breaking things down in plain language and addressing the real concerns people have,' she said. 'This would help to build trust and reassurance that the technology works, and that there are the right safeguards in place.' Internationally, car brands like XPeng, Nio and BYD are racing ahead offering level 3 and 4 autonomous capabilities in their home market. Tesla's Full-Self Driving technology is about to launch in the US next week in their robotaxis. But Australia looks a little more cautious and Australian drive like Tara are happy to keep their hands on the wheel. Originally published as Aussies not ready for advanced technology despite tech take off
News.com.au
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Aussies not ready for advanced technology despite tech take off
EXCLUSIVE: As several brands set to launch full self-driving technology on Australian roads, new research reveals many Aussies aren't ready to take their hands off the wheel. According to mycar Mobility Index, a mere 19 per cent of Australians said they would be willing to use a fully autonomous vehicle for most or all of their journey. Additionally, 40 per cent said they don't feel comfortable giving up full control. Many said they don't know enough about the technology or either don't feel safe using it. When Sydney-based marketing professional Tara first heard about fully autonomous vehicles, she didn't feel excited but nervous. 'Honestly, it makes me feel uneasy,' she said. 'Driving involves so many unpredictable situations – like if someone runs into the street or there's a sudden change in weather. It's hard to imagine sitting back and trusting a car to make those split-second decisions for me.' Despite driving a Honda Civic that has cruise control, lane assist and parking sensors, Tara said she rarely uses the features and has no plans to embrace full autonomy anytime soon. The findings by mycar Mobility Index also reveal that driver trust is lacking and far behind the rapidly evolving technology we're seeing on Australian roads. Mycar chief customer officer Adele Coswello said the industry is still facing major trust problems and that is holding back adoption. 'Autonomous technology has the potential to change how we move, but right now, trust is the biggest roadblock,' she said. 'This year's Mobility Index shows that many Australians are still unsure – not just about the safety of self-driving cars, but how they work and what they mean for everyday drivers.' Even smart technology in today's vehicles are being under-utilised. Only 1 in 3 are using assisted driving technology like cruise control (32 per cent), lane assist (31 per cent), brake assist (28 per cent) or parking assistance (22 per cent). That's despite more than 76 per cent having this technology in their car. Coswello believes the reason many drivers aren't using assisted driving technology is because automakers are failing to explain them. 'Only a small number of Aussies are embracing the smart systems that are available in the vehicles of today, and we believe the industry needs to build understanding and confidence in assisted driving technologies. That includes ensuring technicians are upskilled in the latest technologies and systems to help educate drivers. By doing so, we can help prepare drivers for the future – one service and one conversation at a time,' she said. The lack of technical explanations is something Tara has experienced first-hand. 'I'd also want to see more clear, straightforward explanations from car companies about how the systems work, what their limitations are, and what kind of back up measures are in place. Most importantly, though, I'd want to know I could quickly and easily take back control if something didn't feel right,' she said. She also believes brands are failing to strike the right tone in delivery. 'A lot of the messaging feels too technical or overly optimistic. I think companies need to do a better job of breaking things down in plain language and addressing the real concerns people have,' she said. 'This would help to build trust and reassurance that the technology works, and that there are the right safeguards in place.' Internationally, car brands like XPeng, Nio and BYD are racing ahead offering level 3 and 4 autonomous capabilities in their home market. Tesla's Full-Self Driving technology is about to launch in the US next week in their robotaxis.
