A new survey has shed light on the changing attitudes of American drivers. It seems they're showing less enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs) compared to last year. This shift indicates a growing number of people are reconsidering whether driving electric is right for them. Young folks, also known as 'Gen Z', show a dramatic change in interest. Their excitement for electric vehicles has dropped from 61% down to 41%. On the other side of the age spectrum, baby boomers appear least eager, with only 31% expressing interest in transitioning to electric. When looking at all the people surveyed, a decline can be noticed. Only 23% plan to own their first EV in the coming three years. This is actually a slight decrease from last year, when it was 25%. The survey didn't just ask numbers. It also dove into the reasons behind people's thoughts. The most common reason people gave for not being interested in EVs had to do with the refueling process. More than half the car owners who expressed disinterest in EVs highlighted one major reason. They stated even if charging an EV was as quick and convenient as fueling a gas car, they wouldn't consider buying one. In the eyes of 44% of the respondents, the preference for traditional gasoline-powered vehicles remains strong. These individuals prefer the familiarity and current convenience associated with gas cars over the newer and unfamiliar electric vehicles. An interesting part of the survey presented participants with a choice. They had to pick between a hypothetical EV and a hybrid car, both with the same price. Despite the similarities, the majority would choose the hybrid. The key reasons for their choice were related to concerns about EVs. The ability to utilize traditional gasoline in the hybrid vehicle was the most frequently chosen reason (66%). This was followed by worries about limited electric vehicle driving range (57%) and the hassle of charging an EV (52%). That said, over the past few years, there has been significant growth in interest in electric vehicles. In fact, EV registrations in the U.S. have rocketed up by approximately 547% since 2017. Despite this growth, however, the total percentage of EVs compared to all vehicles in the U.S. is still quite small. As of this year, the portion of registered vehicles that are electric is less than 1%. Major car-making companies are noticing this challenging situation. They're starting to realize that enthusiasm for electric technology might not be as strong as they initially thought. As a result, these manufacturers are beginning to exercise caution with their bets on electric. They are navigating carefully to avoid financial losses and being smart about where they put their investment in technology. In conclusion, while electric vehicles certainly represent a growing trend, there's a noticeable hesitation among American drivers. The complexities of shifting from a well-established gas car society to one based on electric vehicles seems to be a major hurdle. Only time will tell how this situation evolves. This article first appeared on Real News Now: https://www.realnewsnow.com/american-drivers-reconsidering-the-electric-vehicle-leap/ Visit Real News Now (https://www.realnewsnow.com/) for the latest breaking news and stories the mainstream media won’t cover! Click Here to Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RealNewsNowApp?sub_confirmation=1 Download the Real News Now App: https://bit.ly/ClickForRealNews Buy End the Wokeness Merch: https://endthewokeness.com/ Follow Real News Now on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNews #electricvehicle #americannews #realnewsnow #joebiden #america #news ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzRdROjZVjk

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