The majority of Japanese respondents, around 53 percent, stated that high purchasing prices keep them away from considering a switch from conventional to electric cars, according to a survey conducted by Rakuten Insight in June 2019. In contrast, over four percent of respondents were doubting the positive effects of electric cars on the environment.
Main reasons for not considering the purchase of an electric car in Japan as of June 2019
*Out of an initial sample of 623 people questioned for their intentions of purchasing an electric car, 523 respondents who were not considering a purchase were surveyed for this question.
Original question: "What factors are currently deterring you from purchasing an electric car?"
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Rakuten Insight. (July 4, 2019). Main reasons for not considering the purchase of an electric car in Japan as of June 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1027961/japan-electric-car-reason-deterring-purchase/
Rakuten Insight. "Main reasons for not considering the purchase of an electric car in Japan as of June 2019." Chart. July 4, 2019. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1027961/japan-electric-car-reason-deterring-purchase/
Rakuten Insight. (2019). Main reasons for not considering the purchase of an electric car in Japan as of June 2019. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1027961/japan-electric-car-reason-deterring-purchase/
Rakuten Insight. "Main Reasons for Not Considering The Purchase of An Electric Car in Japan as of June 2019." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Jul 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1027961/japan-electric-car-reason-deterring-purchase/
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