EV Repair Perception Gap

AA roadside repair records show electric vehicles are repaired successfully on the roadside at higher rates than petrol/diesel vehicles, yet consumer surveys find substantial fear about EV breakdowns. This mismatch—documented by AA call‑outs and Autotrader/AA polling—means perception, not mechanical reality, is a key adoption barrier and a target for policy and industry communication. — Correcting the perception gap could materially accelerate EV uptake, alter where infrastructure investment is targeted, and reduce politically salient resistance to electrification policies.