Three Reasons Why Americans Don't Want To Buy An EV
More than one in four Americans say they would not consider buying an electric vehicle. Nevertheless, thanks to growing environmental concerns and rising gas prices, EVs are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Tesla has led the global EV industry for a long time in terms of volume and value. However, the American EV-maker was recently knocked off its perch by Chinese automaker BYD following a massive spike in demand for electric vehicles in China. The Elon Musk-led company is now the world's second-largest EV maker, ahead of GM, Volkswagen, Volvo, Hyundai and others.
The increasing popularity of electric vehicles is no longer restricted to cars and trucks. Vessels and aircraft are also going electric with a vengeance in recent times. What's more, electric vessels are no longer limited to ferries and small passenger boats on inland waterways, unlike earlier. Instead, all-electric cargo ships are being commissioned in Europe and are expected to be deployed commercially within the next year or two. Late last year, Rolls-Royce also showed off its all-electric 'Spirit of Innovation' aircraft that went on to set three new world speed records to become the fastest EV in the world.
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In a Consumer Reports survey released in early July, more than a quarter of respondents said that they would not buy an electric vehicle despite its obvious benefits. Only 14 percent of respondents said they would definitely buy or lease an EV, while 22 percent said they would consider getting one as their next car. A further 35 percent said they might consider an EV in the future, while 28 percent said they were not considering getting an electric vehicle.
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