Tesla Motors has released its first 'affordable' electric car, which will cost £24,423, have a range of at least 215 miles per charge and accelerate from 0-60mph in less than six seconds. Thinking about Britain in 20 years time, do you think there will be more or less electric cars than petrol/diesel cars?

Tesla Motors has released its first 'affordable' electric car, which will cost £24,423, have a range of at least 215 miles per charge and accelerate from 0‑60mph in less than six seconds. Thinking about Britain in 20 years time, do you think there will be more or less electric cars than petrol/diesel cars? Published on 1 April 2016 → Survey conducted on 1 April 2016 on 3244 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The vast majority of cars will be electric

22%

A small majority of cars will be electric

26%

There will be about as many electric cars as petrol/diesel cars

20%

There will be fewer electric cars but still a decent proportion

16%

There will be hardly any electric cars

Don't know

12%

The vast majority of cars will be electric

22%

A small majority of cars will be electric

26%

There will be about as many electric cars as petrol/diesel cars

20%

There will be fewer electric cars but still a decent proportion

16%

There will be hardly any electric cars

Don't know

12%

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