Consumer interest in electric vehicles has declined, with car buyers showing more interest in hybrid vehicles, according to a new survey by AAA.
Just 18% of U.S. adults surveyed said they were “likely” or “very likely” to buy a new or used electric vehicle, down from 23% last year. And 63% of respondents said they were “unlikely or very unlikely” to purchase an electric vehicle for their next car purchase. However, 31% of respondents said they were “likely” or “very likely” to buy a hybrid vehicle.
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According to the survey, based on 1,152 mostly online interviews (people without Internet access were interviewed by phone) conducted between April 4 and 8, the main reasons why Electricity isn’t fun because of cost, lack of convenient charging options, and range anxiety. , 2024. The survey sample represents approximately 97% of the U.S. household population, according to AAA.
The survey also found that 3 in 10 U.S. adults cannot install an electric vehicle charger where they live. Drivers without home charging capabilities also have limited options. In 2022, Bloomberg New Energy Finance found that the US lags behind other countries Public chargers are installed against registered electric vehicles. But solutions like Curbside charger from Voltpost could help many people who live in apartments and depend on street parking feel comfortable during shifts.
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Based on these results, AAA predicts that “there may be a near-term ceiling regarding consumer adoption of battery electric vehicles due to cost, access to charging, and range anxiety.” operations,” a statement from the auto club said.
AAA in recent years has also grown to support electric vehicle demand with Cell phone charging and EV trip planning. In previous surveys, AAA has found positive messages about electric vehicles, and in previous polls it has shown that simply owning and living with an electric vehicle will often quells concerns about scope anxiety. But there’s perhaps a big difference between early adopters and today’s mass-market shoppers, who need more convincing.
