Public support for incentives for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure is strong, but Americans don’t necessarily buy electric vehicles for themselves, according to a new poll.
Conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs and the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC), the poll shows significant support for measures to increase pressure. use electric vehicles. Among U.S. adults surveyed, 49% said they support electric vehicle incentives like tax credits and cash rebates, while 46% support increasing federal funds for the fee infrastructure.
However, few respondents expressed interest in purchasing an electric vehicle. Only 2 in 10 said they were “very likely” to build an electric vehicle for their next vehicle, while 4 out of 10 said they were at least likely to purchase one. . More than eight out of 10 survey respondents cited price as a reason, and nearly as many said they were concerned about the lack of charging stations.
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While Republicans are less likely to consider electric vehicles, cost is a major concern for both Republicans and Democrats. Other polls have shown members of both sides to be somewhat on the same page when it comes to electric vehicle policy. A previous poll from a policy and trade group found support on both sides for policies to support the adoption of EV. Pew polls for 2021 show that Americans hold fairly tight views on renewable energy topics, despite the partisan divisions.
Some policies are also not seen as favorable such as government-funded charging infrastructure and financial incentives. Only 35% of Americans surveyed support stricter fuel economy standards to encourage sales of electric vehicles, and only 27% support a requirement that all new car sales be electric or hybrid vehicles. in 2035.
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That presumptive policy is similar to what California has adopted. The state aims to end the sale of most passenger cars with internal combustion engines by 2035, with the exception of very efficient plug-in hybrids. Opinions may be different in California than in the rest of the country. Last fall, a UC Berkeley poll found 55% support the state ban of new plug-in gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035.
The poll results are released as the EPA prepares to detail new stricter regulations for light vehicles and heavy trucks. The proposal is expected to set emission targets that will require up to 67% of EV sales nationwide by 2032.
