Electric Vehicle uptake in Rural Highlands
The Highland Council is committed to supporting the Scottish Government in achieving its ambition to phase-out the need for new petrol and diesel vehicles in Scotland by 2032.  To achieve this aim, The Highland Council, alongside partners including HITRANS and the Energy Saving Trust, are working together to develop a new electric vehicle (EV) strategy for Highland, which takes into account the size, scale and remote-rural nature of the region.

By completing this survey, you will be helping  us to better understand what needs to be done to support the region’s transition to a low carbon transport future.  Your opinions matter, as they reflect Highland community needs.  The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
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1 How many vehicles does your household regularly use (own, lease or have access to)?
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2 How many of these vehicles are a Battery Electric Vehicle (EV) or Plug-in Hybrid (PIH)?
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3  Are you considering purchasing / leasing an EV in the next 5 years?
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4  If you are considering purchasing or leasing an EV, which of the the following factors are important in your decision? Please tick all that apply.
5 Are you aware of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in your area?
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6  Which of the following statements best reflects your view on what the cost of charging EVs at public charge points should be?
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7  Would you support the installation of electric vehicle chargers in your local area, if there are none currently installed?
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8 Would having a local charging point, for example, within 2 – 5 miles from home, influence you in changing to EV?  
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9  Are you aware that there are government grants available for purchasing EVs and home EV charging infrastructure?
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10   Do you agree that replacing petrol and diesel vehicles with electric alternatives is important in tackling climate change?
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11 What do you think the average range of a fully charged EV is?
12 As the cost of purchasing or leasing new EVs is still high, it is likely that cost will be a major barrier for many Highland households in making the shift to EVs, at least in the short to medium term.  Therefore, to help move more households move over to EV, do you agree that an EV community car club  (self-service vehicle rental) would be beneficial to your community?
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13  Please provide some reasons for your answer to question 12.
14 If a low carbon car club community vehicle was available in your area, would you use it?
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This section is for EV users. If you do not currently drive an EV, please go to Q20
15 How many miles do you travel in an average week? (prior to Covid-19 pandemic)
16 What do you use your EV(s) for? Tick all that apply.
17 Are you satisfied with your EV(s) and its ability to meet your needs?
18 Please provide some reasons for your answer to question 18.
19 How do you charge your electric vehicle?
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20 Do you agree that the Covid-19 pandemic will change your travel behaviour in the long term?
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21 If yes, In what way will your travel behaviour change?
22 Would the improvement in air quality caused by the pandemic influence you to make the switch to low-carbon transport?
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23 In your opinion, what needs to happen in Highland to ensure that there is no longer a requirement for new petrol or diesel vehicles after 2032?
24 Age
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25 Gender
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26 How many people live in your household?
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27 What is your home postcode?
We would like to stay in touch to discuss your answers and /or to keep you updated on EV infrastructure development in your area. If you are happy for us to to contact you, please provide your email address.
Thank you for your participation. We really appreciate your time.
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