4 out of 10 households have used their automotive as an extra area to work and chill out – and even to atone for TV exhibits in the course of the pandemic, claims new analysis by Peugeot UK.
The findings come after the Authorities introduced a roadmap to easing lockdown, with all restrictions doubtlessly eliminated as quickly as June 21.
The research of two,000 drivers discovered 41% of UK households with 4 or extra individuals stated they’d began to make use of their automotive for different functions than driving throughout Covid-19 lockdowns.
With residence education and distant working now the brand new regular for a lot of, automobiles have taken up a brand new function, starting from offering a calming refuge to appearing as a distant workplace area.
When requested which actions drivers had turned to of their automobiles, greater than half stated discovering a quiet place to chill out away from others, whereas for 47% their automotive turned a spot to atone for TV exhibits, and 43% used their automobiles as a spot to learn books. A 3rd of respondents stated they’ve used their automotive as a distant workplace for work.
With 58% of respondents struggling to make time for themselves throughout lockdown, the automotive has grow to be a spot of peace and quiet, in keeping with the analysis.
Peuegot UK additionally discovered 37% of households stated they’d be extra probably to make use of their automotive on this means in the event that they owned a zero emissions-capable automobile, that didn’t emit fumes when turned on, permitting them to maintain heat or keep cool with out idling an engine.
“Automobiles have all the time performed a wide range of roles in our lives, and the pandemic has proven how useful they are often as quiet, snug locations to chill out, name pals or work remotely,” stated Julie David, Managing Director, Peugeot UK.
“Electrical autos just like the Peugeot e-2008 take this one step additional, with their silent, zero emissions powertrains making them a self-sufficient, climate-controlled sanctuary away from our usually hectic houses – full with built-in hands-free telephone connectivity.”
