Most Americans say they won't buy an EV because of these 3 reasons

Most Americans say they won't buy an EV because of these 3 reasons

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[josephduvivier]

You keep saying that EVs require little maintenance but I've had to refill my windshield washer fluid TWICE in the 14000 miles I've driven my 2023 Chevy Bolt. I've also had to vacuum the floor mats.

[synergydpm]

(From a former dealer). Most of traditional dealers, their salespeople and service departments don’t want to sell EVs. The longer term revenue stream isn’t there for EVs as it is for gas / diesel vehicles. It doesn’t fit the traditional dealership business model. There is too much at stake. That’s why 17 US state’s powerful dealer associations fight tooth and nail lobbying their local governments to keep the EV direct manufacturer to customer sales from happening in their State.

The eventual electrification of transportation will happen simply based on the economics. The genie is already out of the bottle…

[philipdamask]

50% of Americans do not pay federal income tax. Lower income people are not paying the average price for a car. They are usually buying a used car or an economy car.

[mattturner]

American here. I am truly interested in an EV, but here are my own personal three problems.

1. Upfront Cost. Government incentives or no, until I can find an EV that suits my needs for well under $40, 000 (USD)-- including all fees, taxes, and incidentals-- I cannot make such a purchase.
2. Ongoing Cost. Interest rates are ridiculous as of late, so I refuse to take out a car loan. Insurance rates have also greatly increased, and I understand that my insurance provider would charge me yet higher rates to insure an EV. Finding an EV that my insurance would not classify as a "luxury vehicle" and jack up the price will be a challenge.
3. Technology Marches On. I am compelled to wait not only to save up enough money, but also to see what new and exciting things are just around the corner. Kia is promising a roughly $30, 000 (USD) vehicle in the EV3. Rumors abound that Tesla is developing a so-called "$25, 000 EV." And many people claim that they'll have a better, more efficient, faster-charging battery in three or five years. Why financially cripple myself now when I could buy a better car cheaper, later?

[williamelkington]

25% of Americans do not live in a detached single-family home. So charging for them can be expensive and logistically difficult.

[inyxmfd]

Hey Sam, Tesla Model Y LR owner from rural U.S. here.
Biggest legitimate barriers that I’ve seen are:
1.) people who rent may not have access to home charging…and if the do NOW, jobs and apartments change unpredictably many times, so insecurity of the future is a factor there
2.) Non-Tesla chargers have spotty reliability..I know I wouldn’t put my trust in one
3.) so many different charging systems with different apps for each one. Charging can seem like a research science project compared to the simplicity of pouring gasoline into a tank
3.) the fossil fuel industry has many American’s brains by the balls and are willing to put their faith in the promise of easy access to carbon sourced energy for their vehicles instead of trying to change

[carrybigspeaksoft]

A lot of people live in apartments nobody wants to sit in the hood charging up their car even if it only takes 15 minutes

[RobinHood-lzwj]

We have a Model Y and live well out in the country (bush). It works great. Multi-hour trips are a piece of cake.

[toddludwig]

A lot of people can’t afford a payment with high interest rates.the middle class and lower are struggling to get by .

[ISuperTed]

The reason people say cost is too high is 90% of people don’t buy new cars and given almost all used cars out there are ICE and cheaper because they are older, it’s hardly surprising what the survey is saying.

This is going to take a very long time to unwind, at least 10 years as we need more and cheaper EV’s sold to filter through to the used market. Sam just doesn’t get that and keeps going on about Teslas and incentives, when 9 out of 10 people won’t be looking at cars that are $30k to $40k.

[fmnsnbj]

Part of the problem is that there needs to be an industry standard - not just for the charging port itself but for the method of paying. I don't want to download a new app every time I go somewhere new to fill up my car - I just want to rock up, plug it in and stick my debit card in the slot, authorize payment when I'm done and drive off.

[keithdenton]

I don't care if there is not a charger near me. I care that in any direction there will be a charger at about 200 miles away. I charge at home. I only use Superchargers on a long road trip.

[jerzcnate]

Road is a Telsa model 3 felt every bump heard the road noise loud.... I will stay with gas i am not plugging up a car into my house. Why cause my home is all electric so don't need an added expense

[DavidKinnear]

I live in a rural area, 160 miles from the nearest large city and 90 miles from the nearest interstate highway. The temperature, here, gets below zero degrees F (-18 C) in the winter. There are. more than 10 EV charging stations in town, one of which is high speed. There is a Tesla Supercharger station 45 miles west of me and another one 55 miles to the east. Of course, my level 2 charger is in my garage. My EV works just fine in cold weather. Talking to people about the EV experience is the best way I have found to overcome misinformation.

[gregrehkemper]

I bought an EV in February, and i have not needed to pay for charging beyond home charging. I have a 5 year loan, and with gas prices the way they are, my car will pay for itself in about 3 years.

[gsogymrat]

My brother-in-law likes EVs didn't buy one because there are no convertables. He bought a BMW.

[hendrikbarboritsch]

Point is, I can drive 1000km on one tank. I can sleep anywhere when I am tired, and drive on after a short nap.
No hassle with finding the right app for charging, and maybe waiting in a queue.

For folks who need fast long distance transport, EVs are still not ideal.

[OkGoGo]

3 reasons Americans don't want EVs? The media, the government, the corporations. The greatest truth for EVs? Word of mouth!

[johnnyv]

1- The cost, 2-The 'headaches' if not home charging, 3-Gas is cheap(most States)

[Peter-hgoc]

4th reason, they tow and don’t want to unhitch to charge.