Half of Americans Say Electric Vehicles Are Less Reliable Than Gas, Survey Finds

Published on July 3, 2024

More Americans say they think electric vehicles (EVs) are less reliable than gas-powered cars and trucks, while about 30 percent would “seriously consider” purchasing a plug-in. According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, about 50 percent of respondents said EVs are less reliable, up 16 percentage points since 2021. Nine percent of respondents said EVs are more reliable, while 38 percent said they believe electric and gas vehicles are about equally reliable. Three out of 10 Americans said they would “very seriously” or “somewhat seriously consider” buying an EV, down from about 39 percent last year. The survey of 8,638 U.S. adults was conducted from May 13 to 19 and examined several other factors that could influence a buyer’s decision, including cost, environmental effects, and driving experience....

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