Almost one in two drivers is considering making the switch to an electric vehicle following the introduction of Labour's new Electric Car Grant scheme.
A recent poll found that 49 per cent of UK adults said they were considering an electric vehicle as their next car of choice.
The research detailed how three out of five drivers (61 per cent) admitted that the Electric Car Grant of up to £3,750 encouraged them to make the move.
The findings were recorded at the beginning of September, which is traditionally one of the busiest months for new car sales following the release of the new "75" number plate.
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The report found that many drivers have viewed the lack of chargers as a key barrier to going electric
| GETTYHowever, some drivers still expressed doubts. Top concerns included battery range anxiety (49 per cent), lack of nearby charging points (43 per cent), and high upfront costs (42 per cent).
Other concerns surrounded battery lifespan, long charging times, and resale values, all of which remained barriers for drivers looking to buy an EV.
Alex Thwaites, Director of Electric Vehicles at OVO, said the landscape had transformed in recent years but acknowledged people still needed reassurance.
He said: "I can honestly say that my EV was the best car I'd owned to date. EVs and charging infrastructure have come a long way over the last few years, and now, grants, tax breaks, and a booming second-hand market are making EVs even more affordable.
"But it can still feel like a daunting change. This guide was here to help people get the most out of their new electric vehicle from day one."
The OVO survey also found that 67 per cent of drivers undecided about switching would be more persuaded if more support was available.
In response, Mr Thwaites issued a series of tips for potential first-time EV buyers, from avoiding common mistakes to making the most of Government support.
He advised potential owners to test drive different models, stressing that "much like petrol cars, not all EVs drive the same".
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The expert also urged people to check whether they could install a home charger, which he described as being a "game changer".
"For those who charged publicly more often, a small monthly subscription unlocked savings of up to 15 per cent per charge," Mr Thwaites said.
He added: "There's a lot of outdated and inaccurate information about EVs, and concerns about range, cost, and safety are often exaggerated. Once you made the switch, it was genuinely hard to imagine going back."
He explained that one of the biggest misconceptions about EVs was that they could not go far enough on one charge and pointed out that most daily journeys in the UK were under 100 miles.
Experts named the new BMW iX3 as one of the best EVs for first-time buyers
| BMW"There were plenty of EV models with a 200-plus mile range on a single charge," he explained, citing his own BMW iX3, which can travel roughly 220 miles "in real-world use".
Mr Thwaites also challenged claims that EVs take too long to charge. He said: "With rapid chargers, you could take an EV to 80 per cent in just 20 minutes. On my last trip, my car was charged by the time I'd paid for my coffee."
The expert shared his top EV models, including the BMW iX3, Renault 5, Volvo EX30, Kia's growing range, and the Audi Q6 e-tron.
He concluded: "Buying an EV didn't have to break the bank. If you wanted even better value, the fast-growing second-hand market offered plenty of low-mileage models that combined both savings and sustainability."