Some Americans Will Never Own An EV

By Douglas McIntyre  •  June 13, 2026

Polls from Gallup, the AAA, Pew, and several consulting firms show that between 15% and 30% of Americans will never buy an EV. Some don’t think there will be enough charging stations. Others prefer the range of gas-powered cars. Yet others expected the government to pay part of the expense. The idea that EVs would rule the road completely by 2040 does not appear to be true.

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