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US consumer interest Electric car New data reveals Americans are most concerned about giving up their gas-powered cars.
Car insurance app company Jerry's The state of American drivers in 2024 A report released this week found that 41% of respondents said they were interested in buying or leasing an EV as their next vehicle, down from 49% a year ago.
A Kia EV6 electric vehicle (EV) is charging at the LaFontaine Kia dealership on July 13, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Matthew Hatcher/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
The steepest decline was among the youngest drivers, Gen Z, whose interest plummeted from 61% to 41%. Baby boomers had the lowest interest in purchasing EVs at 31%. Overall, 23% of those surveyed said they plan to buy their first EV within the next three years, down from 25% a year ago.
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In a poll of more than 1,200 American drivers, more than half (54%) of car owners said they were not interested in purchasing an EV, even if charging their car was as quick and convenient as refueling. He said he would not consider it even if it were possible. Comes with gas. 44% of those surveyed said they simply prefer gasoline-powered cars.
Charging station for electric cars. Americans' interest in electric vehicles has declined over the past year, according to a new survey. (FOX Business/FOX News)
When asked to choose between two identical vehicles in the same price range: a hybrid that doesn't require charging or an EV that requires charging, 83% chose the hybrid. The most commonly cited reason (66%) was the option to use gasoline, followed by limited EV range (57%) and the inconvenience of charging an EV (52%).
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Interest in EVs has increased significantly in recent years, with registrations in the U.S. increasing nearly 547% since 2017.Still, in 2022, EVs will less than 1% Number of all motor vehicle registrations in the country.
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Major automakers are also beginning to acknowledge the concerns. Weak EV demandwhen avoiding losses and withdrawing investments in technology.
