Generation Gap
Young people are somewhat more positive about purchasing used and electric cars than older people. There is a bit of a generation gap, according to research by Autoscout24.
In general, Dutch people have become more positive about buying second-hand cars, according to research by Autoscout24. 15 percent have become more positive about it since last year, logically due to the rapidly rising prices of new cars. There is a clear increase especially among young adults, as no less than 23 percent of 18 to 34-year-olds are more positive about it. Among older people (55-64) that is only 7 percent.
There is another clear difference between young potential car buyers and older ones. For example, the proportion of young people who have started to look more positively at buying an electric car because of the environment is no less than twice as large as the proportion of older people: 26 versus 13 percent. Among young adults, 32 percent also indicate that they have started to look more positively at EVs because of the greater luxury and comfort they would offer.
Autoscout24 believes it is a good development that young car buyers are showing more interest in EVs. At the same time, it sees a challenge with older car buyers: “The growing enthusiasm among young adults is a promising development for the future of electric used cars. Targeted information and transparency are essential to reduce the generation gap in the EV used car market,” said Country Manager Dorianne Richelle.