Follow a new poll authorized by the non-profit Coltura.
Nationally, respondents supported the elimination of new gasoline car sales by a margin of 55%-35%. That margin varies by state, narrowing to 50%-38% in Colorado and rising to 66%-24% in New York.
Support for EV sales mandates is particularly strong among voters aged 18-34 (71%), Black voters (69%) and Hispanic voters ( 67%), reflecting the “generational urgency” of climate action and the importance of mass adoption of EVs for a Coltura press release said.
Charging station at Volkswagen Arizona Proving Grounds
In 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order demanding an end to sales of new internal combustion vehicles by 2035, and polls show Californians are eager to make the switch.
Among Californians polled, 75% said they have a positive or very positive view of electric vehicles, and 66% of those planning to buy a car within the next 5 years said they would likely go. tram. That’s despite only 41% agreeing that electric cars are less expensive than gas cars.
California needs to build massive infrastructure to meet its 2035 goal. The state recently approved a $1.4 billion infrastructure plan, but the California Energy Commission said earlier this year that the state would need 1.2 million charging stations by 2030 to achieve its goal.
Charging station at Volkswagen Arizona Proving Grounds
Nationwide, the auto industry has set an aspirational goal of 50% zero-emission vehicles by 2030, but that includes plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The same, similar, federal infrastructure bill is just the beginning of a full EV transition.
Changing attitudes towards electric cars could help advance more aggressive policy goals.
Several Pew polls earlier this year showed that Americans consider electric cars to be better for the environment, despite the partisan divisions. And almost a year ago 7 out of 10 Americans have seen an electric car in their future.
Which generations have supported the switch to electric vehicles and which need some persuasion? Leave your impressions in the comments below.
