According to a report by a general insurance company, 77% of Indians are buying electric vehicles (EVs) to keep the environment clean and reduce pollution. But the biggest concern for people driving electric vehicles is the time it takes to charge these vehicles. The report states that the growing popularity of electric vehicles is changing the entire system of vehicle insurance. The report surveyed more than 500 electric vehicle owners living in major Indian cities. The survey revealed why people are considering changing their car and what is new in car insurance.
Electric vehicles are becoming popular due to keeping the environment clean and reducing fuel costs. According to the report, 77 percent of car owners said that less pollution is the biggest reason for them to buy an electric car. This trend was especially evident among young drivers. Also, 73 percent of people said that they bought an electric vehicle to reduce the price of petrol and diesel.
there is still some problem
There are still some issues in the complete adoption of electric vehicles. The biggest concern of 61 percent of car owners is the time taken to charge the car. More than half (54 percent) are worried about how many kilometers a car can run on a single charge. Similarly, 52 percent of people feel that the number of charging stations is still low.
Separate insurance is required
According to the report, most people (91%) know that there is a separate insurance for electric vehicles. When people choose insurance, there are mainly two things in their mind. First, how expensive the insurance is and second, how easy the claim is.