Misconceptions on charging and maintenance
rank among the top concerns from majority of U.S. drivers despite
growing popularity of electric vehicles
MESA,
Ariz., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra
Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart
mobility technology solutions, today released a new report, "The
State of EVs, 2023 Report on Smart Mobility" on consumer
perceptions of electric vehicles (EVs). Verra Mobility polled 2,000
Americans aged 25 and older on their perspective around renting an
EV, and views around safety, convenience, and the decision to
purchase one in 2023. The survey had many surprising findings
including that 78% of Americans would consider renting an EV as a
way to 'test drive' the technology before buying.
According to research from Modor Intelligence, the EV rental car
market was valued at $9.13 billion in
2021 and is expected to reach $20.42
billion by 2027. Verra Mobility found that 27% of survey
respondents had previously rented an EV (19% for personal use, and
8% for business). Of those who had rented an EV, 64% would consider
buying an EV based on their driving experience.
"Renting an EV is a helpful way to get drivers more comfortable
and alleviate concerns," said Steve
Lalla, executive vice president of commercial services at
Verra Mobility. "For many people, driving an EV isn't intuitive.
There's anxiety around the unknown, like maintenance, locating
charging stations and how to pay to recharge."
Verra Mobility's survey also explored perceptions around EVs,
finding that 63% of respondents expected maintenance costs to be
higher with EVs versus gas vehicles, despite research from Car
& Driver finding the opposite to be true. Survey respondents
also thought incidents of roadside assistance would be greater with
EVs. However, 77% of respondents felt that EVs were as safe or
safer than gas powered automobiles.
Lalla added: "Consumers are becoming more curious about testing
out EVs, and these vehicles present business travelers with
opportunities to support their own companies' sustainability
efforts. Our survey findings and Verra Mobility's own research
illustrate opportunities for the industry to help consumers
understand and become more comfortable with the nuances of driving
electric."
Despite the growing popularity of EVs, concerns such as
availability of charging stations and cost still remain high as
Verra Mobility also found in its own employee focus group. 79% of
U.S. drivers polled reported being concerned about range anxiety
and noted availability of charging stations as the number one
obstacle with (33%) owning/driving an EV, followed by cost (29%).
In addition, 40% of those surveyed said they would rent an EV over
a gas vehicle if cost wasn't a factor and only 19% said they would
rent a gas vehicle regardless of price.
Survey Methodology
The data was derived from a survey by Verra Mobility conducted
online via Pollfish on April 28,
2023. 2,000 Americans aged 25 and up completed the survey.
To download the full report, visit:
https://www.verramobility.com/ev-2023-smart-mobility-survey.
Verra Mobility's Commercial Services business provides
integrated toll and violation management solutions and title and
registration services for rental car companies, fleet management
companies, corporate fleets, rental car operators, OEMs, car
dealerships and financial institutions.
Verra Mobility earlier this year announced its pledge, Zero in
on Safety, as a call to action for drivers to commit to reducing
dangerous driving behaviors to address unacceptably high traffic
fatality numbers across the globe. For more information and to sign
the pledge, please visit www.verramobility.com.
About Verra Mobility
Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider
of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation
safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center
of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware,
software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for
customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems
and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and
motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company
also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges
for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in
Arizona, Verra Mobility operates
in North America, Europe, Asia
and Australia.
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