Americans Are Even Less Interested In EVs As Time Goes On
A new Gallup poll has revealed that Americans' interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is dwindling again. While EV sales saw an uptick in 2024, the percentage of U.S. drivers who are either currently driving an electric vehicle or are considering purchasing one has dropped over the past two years. In 2023, 59% of drivers expressed interest in going electric, but by 2025, that number had fallen to 51%.
Key Points
- A Gallup poll reveals a significant drop in Americans' interest in electric vehicles (EVs), with only 51% of drivers considering purchasing one, down from 59% in 2023.
- The decline is particularly noticeable among women, Democrats, and drivers under 35, with interest decreasing by 7%, 11%, and 11% respectively over the past two years.
- While EV interest declines, hybrid vehicles are seeing a rise in popularity, with 65% of Americans now open to owning one, especially among older, wealthier, and more conservative voters.
The decline is particularly notable among women, Democrats, and younger drivers under 35, with interest waning by 7%, 11%, and 11%, respectively, over the past two years.
Interestingly, despite various factors influencing EV adoption—such as the potential removal of EV tax credits and changes in charging infrastructure— Gallup notes that the decline in interest predates the Trump administration's policies and Elon Musk's political involvement.
While electric vehicle interest has cooled, hybrid vehicles are experiencing a rise in consideration—see, Toyota is always right. The study found that 65% of Americans are now open to owning a hybrid, 14 percentage points higher than for EVs. The interest in hybrids appears to be stronger among older, wealthier, and more right-leaning voters, while younger and left-aligned drivers still show more interest in full EVs. We can keep trying to pretend cars aren't politicized, but they have firmly entered the identity politics battleground.
This decline in EV interest suggests a slowing of momentum in the U.S., with more drivers seemingly turning towards hybrids as a middle ground.
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Democrats put up the EV mandates and now they are the same group that are mostly against them.
When the dust settles, BEVs will go down as one of the biggest red herrings in the history of the automotive industry. No one ever wanted them in the first place!