Culture Wars and Climate: The Polarization of EV Adoption in the U.S.

Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss the polarization of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the U.S. Doug notes that a recent poll shows Republicans are highly unlikely to purchase EVs, while Democrats are more inclined to do so, indicating that Trump’s stance on EVs aligns with his base. David elaborates that the climate transition, particularly the shift to electric transportation, has become entangled in U.S. culture wars. This divide hampers growth in renewable energy and EV adoption, regardless of the election outcome, as Republicans generally avoid electric options while Democrats embrace them.