Elegant E-Learning

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Aspiring Drivers Weigh Automotive Revolution

Elegant E-Learning surveys 200,000 of its visitors in four countries (Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US) about their views on electric and self-driving cars.

Survey questions

Elegant E-Learning has tried to find out what its own users—aspiring drivers studying for their knowledge tests—think of electric and self-driving cars. Are they eagerly looking forward to driving such advanced machines?

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    Question One

    Would you consider purchasing an electric vehicle over a comparably priced gas-powered vehicle?

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    Question Two

    On a scale from 0 to 10, how concerned would you be about riding in a self-driving car? (0 = not at all concerned; 10 = extremely concerned)

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    Question Three

    On a scale from 0 to 10, will the benefits of self-driving vehicles outweigh their risks and costs? (0 = impossible; 10 = definitely)

  • Question Four

    Which of the following manufacturers do you think will sell the most electric vehicles and self-driving vehicles in the next ten years? (Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Tesla, Toyota, and Other or None)

  • United States

    US respondents were the most opposed to purchasing electric cars, voting two to one against the idea.

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  • United Kingdom

    UK respondents expected that Ford and Toyota would be the most successful manufacturers of electric and self-driving cars.

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  • Canada

    Tesla was clearly the favorite manufacturer of electric and self-driving cars.

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  • Australia

    By a slim margin, AU respondents were the most positive about the future of self-driving vehicles.

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  • Key findings

    • "NO!" to electric cars

      Strong majorities of AU, CA, UK, and US respondents, including majorities in every age group, stated that they would not consider purchasing an electric car over a comparably priced gasoline-powered vehicle.

    • Strong opinions about riding in fully self-driving cars

      There were strong opinions in both directions. A plurality of AU, CA, and US respondents stated that they would be very concerned.

    • Strong disagreement on whether the benefits of self-driving cars would outweigh their risks and costs

      Among CA, UK, and US respondents, those who answered affirmatively were outnumbered by those who disagreed.

    • Tesla and Toyota were typical favorites

      Pluralities of respondents in CA and the US expected Tesla to be the industry leader in electric cars and self-driving cars. A plurality of AU respondents preferred Toyota. In the UK, Ford and Toyota were tied as the favorites. Tesla tended to be more popular with younger respondents and Toyota with older respondents.

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