More than eight in 10 (81%) 14 year olds believe the first car they buy will be electric, a survey has found.
Researchers polled 800 teenagers aged 14-17 and found that the popularity of greener-fuelled cars increased as the interviewees became younger.
Some 88% of the young people surveyed felt that more motorists - regardless of their age - should be driving an electric car.
The study was commissioned by Go Ultra Low, a government and industry-backed campaign to increase sales of ultra-low emissions vehicles,
Poppy Welch, head of Go Ultra Low, said: "It's really encouraging to see how popular electric cars have become among British teenagers - as the next generation of first car buyers.
"Our research shows that younger consumers are more drawn towards environmentally friendly purchases, including when planning which car they'll drive when they get their licence."
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