According to a study carried out by OpinionWay for Aramisauto, thermal engines continue to appeal to a large part of French consumers, despite the increase in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles.
The results of this investigation, published on October 17, 2023. show that 65% of intenders would choose a thermal car at their next upgrade.
The study highlights the split choice between diesel and petrol engines, with each garnering 30% of purchase intent. The remaining 5% correspond to consumers switching to alternative fuels such as LPG, superethanol or CNG.
Term is stable even among young people!
Survey data highlights notable benefits according to the gender and age of the buyers. Women prefer heat engines more, 67% of them choose this technology. The age group of 35-49 years stands out as the age group that most chooses thermal machines – 69%. Young people aged 18-24 are in for a surprise from the show noticeable interest in dieselwith a share of 39%.
The study also reveals a geographic divide, with greater preference for heat engines in the province, where 67% of respondents are considering this choice for their next purchase, including 32% switching to gasoline. In Ile-de-France, only 55% of buyers choose this engine.
An increase in the number of charged vehicles
For their part, electric vehicles and hybrids account for 35% of purchase intentions. The most open to these technologies are men, with 37% of intentions. 25-34-year-olds stand out, showing a noticeable interest in electrified vehicles, with a share of 40%.
Among plug-in vehicles, hybrids and electrics account for 26% of intent, including 14% for hybrids and 12% for electrics. Men are more receptive to this proposition than women, with 29% intent compared to 23%.
Plug-in hybrids attract fewer potential buyers, with only 9% intending to buy. Women seem to be slightly more open to this option than men, at 10% and 8% respectively. This technology is mainly chosen by people aged 50 and over, whose share is 12%, while it is not so attractive for other age groups.
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Source: Auto Plus
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