Many EV Owners Vow to Get Gas Powered Cars Next
There’s a significant discussion surrounding all-electric cars and their future viability. Naturally, car emissions standards are also a massive topic as more regulations emerge. However, there’s not only a reluctance to get an EV, but a new study says that a significant number of current owners plan to get gas-powered cars as their next vehicles. Here’s a look into why.
All-electric cars still have drawbacks despite increased car emissions standards
Some of the best cars on the market are all-electric. This increase in quality is necessary because buyers need solid options as car emissions standards become more strict for automakers. However, according to The Autopian, a recent McKinsey & Co. Survey, an astounding 46% of American EV owners don’t plan to repeat their car buying habits the next go around.
However, the quality of the options for all-electric cars isn’t the reason so many owners want gas-powered models for their next vehicles. Charging happens to be the main culprit, which makes sense. Yes, companies like Electrify America have made charging more available. However, many people who own all-electric cars don’t have home chargers.
However, readers should note that ChargeLab recently surveyed 500 EV owners. The research software found that about 86% of EV owners have access to a home charger, but 59.6 of them use public chargers on a weekly basis. This means that many people with home chargers also experience situations where they need a public charger.
Charging isn’t the only reason for the desire to switch. Many people surveyed also say that the impact of having to charge their all-electric cars on trips is also a factor in wanting a gas-powered car. Naturally, having to charge during a trip requires extra planning and also makes the trip take longer. Others said that EV ownership, in general, is costly.
Still, it’s important to point out that EV ownership has gotten easier over the years. In fact, a recent study showed that the number of EVs that can go at least 300 miles on a single charge has been steadily increasing.
