Polish drivers show little interest in electric cars despite rising registrations
A YouGov survey for CLEPA finds that only a small share of Poles consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car, while most still prefer conventional or hybrid models.
According to a YouGov study commissioned by the European Automobile Suppliers Association CLEPA, Polish consumers are the least enthusiastic about purchasing a fully electric vehicle among five large EU states. While gasoline-powered cars remain the top choice, hybrids and plug-in hybrids also attract notable interest. Respondents across Europe generally view their countries as unprepared for a shift to electric mobility, pointing to a lack of charging stations and the high cost of electric models as key concerns.
Despite the low expressed intent, registration data from the Polish New Mobility Association shows a substantial year-on-year increase in electric car registrations during the first four months of 2026. The average price of new electric vehicles has also fallen, narrowing the gap with conventional cars. Additionally, market data indicates that new electric listings on the Otomoto platform now spend fewer days on sale than a year earlier.
Why it matters
Understanding consumer hesitancy helps policymakers and manufacturers address barriers to electric vehicle adoption in Poland.
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