New EV owners oppose petrol cars in US, survey shows

Sales of EVs in the United States hit a record high earlier this month with 434,879 new units, however, demand for their hybrid counterparts remained strong as many customers withdraw from EVs due to higher prices, limited driving range and fewer charging stations. took away. more than necessary.


Customers turned away from EVs due to higher prices, limited driving range and fewer charging stations
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Customers turned away from EVs due to higher prices, limited driving range and fewer charging stations

Owners of first-time electric vehicles were reluctant to switch back to gasoline-fueled cars, while concerns continued about the availability of charging infrastructure, a JD Power report showed on Thursday. Sales of EVs in the United States hit a record high earlier this month with 434,879 new units, however, demand for their hybrid counterparts remained strong as many customers withdraw from EVs due to higher prices, limited driving range and fewer charging stations. took away. more than necessary.

“We know from our research that many consumers have concerns during the purchase thought process with aspects such as battery range and vehicle charging,” said Brent Gruber, senior director of global automotive at JD Power.

“However, once someone has bought a BEV, they are pretty much hooked.”

The 2022 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) ownership study showed that satisfaction among new owners for BEVs averaged 754 (on a 1,000-point scale), compared to 766 among BEV veterans (those who had BEVs before). BEV is owned by the current one).

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The study found that Tesla’s Model 3 premium BEV segment has a 777 . highest overall and highest ranked with a score of

The study found that Tesla’s Model 3 ranked highest overall and highest in the premium BEV segment with a score of 777. Kia Niro EV topped the mass market BEV segment for the second consecutive year with a score of 744.

The study took into account factors including accuracy of the reported battery range, availability of public charging stations, cost of ownership, driving pleasure, ease of home charging, interior and exterior styling, safety and technology features, service experience, and vehicle quality and reliability. Kept.

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