A quarter of US consumers plan to go electric for their next vehicle purchase, according to a new national survey conducted by the American Automobile Association. The survey found that the most common factor for those interested in buying an electric vehicle (77%) is a strong desire to save on fuel costs.
AAA said there are still those who are hesitant to make the switch, due to lingering concerns relating to range, purchase price and availability of public charging options.
AAA says that in 2021 (through October), almost 450,000 EVs were sold - an 88% increase year over year.
Industry analysts forecast the share of EVs on the road will reach 15% by 2030, and 50% by 2050.
