Gas Prices Boost U.S. Interest in Electric Vehicles, Study Finds
TL;DR
A Here Technologies and SBD Automotive study finds 56% of U.S. drivers say high gas prices increased their interest in EVs; perceptions of charging infrastructure are improving (47% see a reasonable number of chargers), and 85% of current EV owners say infrastructure is adequate. Price remains the main barrier to adoption, but automakers are pursuing cheaper EV options and used EV sales remain a bright spot as incentives waned.
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