With the COP26 climate change summit underway in Glasgow, a survey by Ford has found 91 percent of people feel a personal responsibility to go greener.
This includes almost half (47 percent) of UK drivers who say they are willing to drive an EV, ahead of the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars.
More than a third (34 percent) would also consider using their car less to help reduce carbon emissions.
Knowledge is power
Ford found that familiar concerns surrounding electric vehicles continue to put some drivers off making the switch.
Nearly half (47 percent) have worries about where they would charge an electric car. Most would prefer to charge at home using a wallbox, although 46 percent of those asked don’t know when they would do so.
Longer journeys are also a concern for many who are considering buying an electric car. Some 40 percent of respondents said range anxiety would put them off an EV.
A lack of knowledge about electric vehicles was highlighted by 43 percent. However, Ford notes that this number has declined compared to earlier surveys.
UK drivers leading the way
A quarter (25 percent) think the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars should be brought forward, although close to a third believe it should be scrapped.
Of non-motoring related measures, Ford found that 45 percent of respondents would be willing to give up using non-recyclable plastics.
In addition, 30 percent would stop flying abroad, with 22 percent saying they would stop eating meat. Only seven percent of respondents said they would not be willing to make any changes.
Ford highlights that 34 percent of those surveyed in the UK think agreeing a climate change plan is a priority.
This is higher than the 31 percent of Germans, 29 percent of Norwegians and 25 percent of French respondents who feel the same.
