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Posted on 06/07/2025 8:37:00 PM PDT by DoodleBob
These days, it seems like every automaker and its rivals have some sort of electric car out on the market. Years ago, Elon Musk and Tesla were one of only a handful of manufacturers on the block producing electric vehicles, but today’s EVs come from a smattering of brands that include familiar mainstream names like Ford, Chevrolet, and even Hyundai and Kia.
However, while there are more choices in the American EV market than ever before, a new customer survey conducted by the American Automobile Association reveals that Americans may not be as interested in electric cars as they think.
Less than 20% of U.S. adults are “likely” to get an EV as their next car, says AAA.
According to a new survey of U.S. adults conducted by AAA, American interest in EVs is at its lowest since 2019. The study, conducted in March of this year, surveyed 1,128 American adults to measure the likelihood of purchasing an EV and the factors influencing their decisions.
The Automobile Club found that only 16% of U.S. adults indicated they are “very likely” or “likely” to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car, marking the lowest percentage recorded in six years. Meanwhile, the proportion of adults who told AAA that they are “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to buy an EV for their next vehicle has increased from 51% to 63% over the past four years. The percentage of those who said they are “neither likely nor unlikely” to purchase an EV has remained steady at 21%.
“Since we began tracking interest in fully electric vehicles, we’ve seen some variability,” AAA automotive engineering director Greg Brannon said in a statement. “While the automotive industry is committed to long-term electrification and providing a diverse range of models, underlying consumer hesitation remains.”
What are the reasons behind the public’s lack of interest?
According to AAA, the most common reasons people are not considering an EV purchase are a few specific issues that linger from the past. About 62% of drivers expressed concern about potentially high battery repair costs, while 59% of buyers were deterred by the higher upfront purchase price compared to equivalent gas-powered models.
Many respondents also expressed concerns about specific activities and how EVs handle them. About 57% of Americans feel that EVs can’t handle the rigors of long trips, while 56% of EV skeptics were also concerned about the lack of convenient public EV charging facilities. Furthermore, 55% of skeptics stated that they avoid EVs due to fear of being stranded with a dead battery on the side of the road, while 27% reported issues with installing a charging station at their homes.
In addition, the onset of the new Presidential administration has made the future of electric vehicle incentives unclear, which has led to fewer people showing interest in buying EVs to benefit from rebates and tax credits. Despite this, 77% of respondents said that they’re motivated to get an EV to save money on gas, while 59% of people said they care about the environment.
However, the study showed a shift in perspectives regarding the electric vehicle (EV) market. Just 23% of respondents surveyed by AAA believe EVs will surpass gasoline cars within the next decade, which peaked at 40% in 2022.
Final thoughts
Right now, price anxiety and political discussions are heavily influencing how people view electric vehicles. Regardless of where you stand politically, trying to let the market alone decide the future of EV adoption when many feel everything is already too expensive will likely lead to the public rejecting the pricier option. At this point, more affordable EV options and a stronger charging network need to be built out in order for full electrification to happen, but that’s a tall order.
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My neighbor Just bought a new Malibu. He claims He got 38 miles a gallon On the highway And I know that he does not spare the horses he paid $28,000 for the car. Why would anyone Want to spend far more than that For an EV?
Dont want house (and vehicle) burning down unexpectedly.
Dont want a vehicle that drives less and less distance as time goes on.
The government under whoever was running Biden was pushing very hard to force us all into EVs by government regulation. It was very much state planning, very Communistic. And it was never going to work. There isn’t enough power generation, there isn’t enough transmission and distribution infrastructure, there isn’t enough mining and materials processing for the batteries and conductors and other things needed.
Other than that, it was a GREAT idea! < /s>
Arguably plug in hybrids might be a good idea, and a slight nudge in that direction should have been used instead of the wholesale arm twisting to a glorious EV future that was happening. They’re still a good idea that has been lost in the whole tumultuous mess that is vehicle regulation from the Feds.
Top 10 Sold Vehicles of the Year
https://www.edmunds.com/most-popular-cars/
Toyota sold the most vehicles in 2024 followed by Ford, Chevy, Honda and Hyundai.
1. Ford F-Series
2. Chevrolet Silverado
3. Tesla Model Y
4. Toyota RAV4
5. Honda CR-V
6. GMC Sierra
7. Toyota Camry
8. Ram 1500/2500/3500
9. Honda Civic
10. Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model Y is the top-selling EV nationally and the top selling vehicle in 4 states.
Car and Driver:
The 25 Bestselling Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2024
By Joey Capparella
Updated: Jan 8, 2025
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g60385784/bestselling-cars-2024/
1 Ford F-Series: 732,139 units sold
2 Chevrolet Silverado: 542,517 units sold
3 Toyota RAV4: 475,193 units sold
4 Tesla Model Y: 405,900 units sold (estimated)
5 Honda CR-V: 402,791 units sold
6 Ram Pickup: 373,120 units sold
7 GMC Sierra: 340,946 units sold
8 Toyota Camry: 309,876 units sold
9 Nissan Rogue: 245,724 units sold
10 Honda Civic: 242,005 units sold
11 Toyota Corolla: 232,908 units sold
12 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 216,148 units sold
13 Chevrolet Equinox: 207,730 units sold
14 Hyundai Tucson: 206,126 units sold
15 Chevrolet Trax: 200,689 units sold
16 Ford Explorer: 194,094 units sold
17 Toyota Tacoma: 192,813 units sold
18 Subaru Crosstrek: 181,811 units sold
19 Subaru Forester: 175,521 units sold
20 Toyota Highlander: 169,543 units sold
21 Subaru Outback: 168,771 units sold
22 Honda Accord: 162,723 units sold
23 Kia Sportage: 161,917 units sold
24 Toyota Tundra: 159,528 units sold
25 Nissan Sentra: 152,659 units sold
“Hesitation” is dog-whistle for “Why won’t they do what we tell them to do?”
For me, I just plain old don’t want one. I’ll soon be 78. Why would I buy an expensive EV that will sit in my apartment building parking lot, and only be driven to the grocery store and doctor appointments? Besides, there are no charging stations here, and I’m not about to make a special trip to find one to charge a damn car. I’m perfectly happy leasing a new gas powered Nissan Altima every three years. Just traded in the 2022 I had for a 2025, with no change in monthly payment. I have no assets, no savings, no Will, nothing, so when I die, my kids can simply take it back to the dealer, or have them pick it up here.
That's a complete lie.
Pew’s political breakdown explains the situation better.
All the Starbuck Moms have their Virtue Grandstanding car.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hertz-sell-about-20000-evs-us-fleet-2024-01-11/
Was talking with a guy who had an electric F150.
Something went wrong with the battery and it had to be replaced - at a cost of $40-$50K. approx. 80% of the cost of a new vehicle entirely
EV’s are a play-thing of the rich, and their Democrat friends.
The "political breakdown" is a fiction designed to buttress the 33% fiction. Without subsidies, people overwhelmingly don't want battery cars.
Very happy with my 2022 Trax SUV.
Things will change once there is a reliable and relatively inexpensive solid-state battery which promises a range over 600 miles and a quick charge time.
This may be as elusive as cold fusion.
That whole “randomly blowing up” thing has to be a deterrent. Wondering if you’ve got a SUV or a 4 wheeled bonfire sitting in your driveway has got to engender second thoughts.
CC
EV is a misnomer. So-called electric vehicles are battery powered and consume electricity, not produce electricity.
“Eveh” Hyundai and Kia? For one thing they are the same car, different name. Hyundai/Kia was making EV’s before Ford made the Mustang EV and Lightning pickup. Dodge only recently started making the electric Charger. VE has been making EV’s for a while and Nissan made the Leaf before Hyundai/Kia made the Ioniq and Niro. I would have loved the Mustang but it wasn’t available yet when I bought my Kona, almost 6 years ago.
Meant to say Even. Need my glasses.
I still haven’t installed a home charger. I use the one at work or the fast chargers around town. I have noticed that they are pretty busy and I have had to wait some. Since I don’t get bored I just wait my turn. I have learned to find out which chargers are not working before pulling up to one because while you are discovering that it is inoperative someone else has just pulled up to the other one. This has happened to me way too often.
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