Disagreement with objective 2
Summary
- Disagreement is highest amongst those living in PO3 (21%) and PO2 (20%) for objective 2 (transform infrastructure provision in Portsmouth to promote it as an EV friendly destination for those visiting and working here)
- Those aged 55+, males, those whose main vehicle is not an EV, residents living in PO2 and PO3, and those with a disability are slightly more likely to disagree with this objective
- Around a fifth of respondents who disagree with objective 2 feel EVs are not the environmental future or are not the most eco-friendly approach (22%), or because they are generally not in support of the push towards EVs (20%)
- 14% of respondents disagree as they express concerns over the council’s ability to provide the infrastructure needed to achieve this
Who disagrees with objective 2?
Base: (top to bottom) | Total sample (485) | Age: 23*, 53, 67, 107, 88, 28* | Sex: 227, 135 | EV ownership: 88, 272, 37 | Postcode: 31, 61, 47, 99, 65, 48 | Disability: 68, 292 | *Caution small base
This chart shows the proportion of respondents who disagree with objective 2 (Transform infrastructure provision in Portsmouth to promote it as an EV friendly destination for those visiting and working here):
13% of the total sample.
9% of those aged 25-34, 8% of those aged 35-44, 7% of those aged 45-54, 14% of those aged 55-64, 13% of those aged 65-74, and 14% of those aged 75 and over.
15% of males and 4% of females.
2% of those whose main vehicle is electric, 16% of those whose main vehicle is not electric, and 11% of those who do not have regular use of a motor vehicle.
10% of those in PO1, 20% of those in PO2, 21% of those in PO3, 10% of those in PO4, 8% of those in PO5, and 10% of those in PO6.
15% of those with a disability and 11% of those without a disability.
Why do you disagree with draft objective 2?
Base: Respondents who disagree with objective 2 (65)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVs are not the environmental future / not the most eco-friendly approach | 22 |
| 2 | Not in support of the push towards EVs | 20 |
| 3 | Concerns over ability to provide infrastructure | 14 |
| 4 | Parking concerns | 8 |
| 5 | Needs to be designated charging areas e.g. at Park and Ride | 6 |
| 6 | Cost to the council | 6 |
| 7 | Residents should be prioritised over visitors | 5 |
| 8 | Visitors will be deterred by other issues e.g. traffic | 5 |
| 9 | Other e.g. do not feel it will work or is suitable for Portsmouth | 8 |
| 10 | No relevant comment / no comment | 22 |