- The most frequent further comment left by respondents expresses the need for a bold, proactive and progressive approach towards the strategy (9%), followed by issues related to charging points, such as needing more, and ensuring they are location appropriate, affordable, easy, and reliable (9%)
- 6% each of respondents express general support for the strategy, or feel that EV is not the environmental future
- A slightly smaller proportion of respondents express general disagreement with the strategy (5%), whilst 4% express concerns about the affordability or feasibility of EV for residents
Further comments: general
Summary
Do you have any further comments to make about Portsmouth’s draft electric vehicle infrastructure strategy?
Base: Total sample (402)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Need a bold, proactive and progressive approach | 9 |
| 2 | Charging points e.g. need more, to be location appropriate, affordable, easy, reliable | 9 |
| 3 | General support for the strategy | 6 |
| 4 | EV is not the environmental future | 6 |
| 5 | General disagreement with the strategy | 5 |
| 6 | Concerns about affordability/ feasibility of EV for residents | 4 |
| 10 | Should ensure the impact on residents is limited | 3 |
| 13 | Concerns about ability to implement infrastructure | 2 |
| 14 | General parking concerns | 2 |
| 15 | Safety concerns about EVs | 2 |
| 17 | Consultation is crucial e.g. with residents and businesses | 1 |
| 18 | Other e.g. unsure about demand, need more information | 3 |
| 19 | No relevant comment / no comment | 59 |
