Fewer Canadians Willing to Buy Electric Vehicles: Federal Research

Fewer than four in 10 Canadians now say they would consider buying an electric vehicle, marking a decline in interest since 2022, according to in-house research conducted by the department of natural resources. “Canadians hold mixed views on zero-emission vehicles and continue to have a general lack of knowledge about these vehicles,” the report said. When asked, “Have you considered purchasing or leasing a zero-emission vehicle?” only 36 percent of respondents said ‘yes.’ “Results reveal a fairly significant decrease in the proportion of Canadians who are considering purchasing a zero-emission vehicle,” according to the report, which was first obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter. Fewer than 40 percent of respondents said they had considered purchasing a zero-emission vehicle, down from 51 percent in 2022....