“Germans and their cars: A study on attitudes and behaviour”
A survey by insurer CosmosDirekt and research group Forsa suggests many German car owners are open-minded when it comes to e-mobility. The report found that 57 percent of German car owners could imagine switching to a plug-in or pure electric car for the sake of the environment. At the same time, however, when it comes to actually buying a new vehicle, 41 percent said they would choose a petrol-powered car, while 21 percent would select a diesel, 16 percent a hybrid and 8 percent an electric car. Most German drivers appear to be emotionally attached to their cars: 88% said they would not get rid of their own auto.
Read the press release in German .
For background, read 91tv's dossier The energy transition and Germany’s transport sector and the factsheet Energiewende in transportation: Vague goals, modest strides.