Many drivers are being put off from electric motoring because of ‘myths’ about the vehicles, a new survey suggestsMany drivers are being put off the idea of electric motoring because of “myths” about the vehicles, a new survey suggests. Chargepoint supplier char.gy, which commissioned the research, said electric vehicles (EVs) are “rapidly outpacing” traditionally-fuelled models on performance and value. The company commissioned YouGov to survey 1,005 UK drivers and 206 EV drivers. More than three out of five (63%) non-owners say cheaper charging would persuade them to switch, the poll indicated. “Misconceptions persist, access remains unequal, and for too many drivers the EV future still feels out of reach.”Tanya Sinclair, chief executive of lobby group Electric Vehicles UK, said: “Correcting common EV myths can boost willingness to consider an electric car by 12%.