Federal Government Struggles to Get Americans to Buy EVs: Here’s How Many Are Seriously Considering It

Federal Government Struggles to Get Americans to Buy EVs: Here’s How Many Are Seriously Considering It
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with SemaConnect CEO Mahi Reddy at the Prince George's County Brandywine Maintenance Facility during a visit to announce the Biden-Harris Administration’s Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan, in Brandywine, Maryland, U.S., December 13, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Amid recent a federal push to drive more Americans into purchasing electric vehicles, a new poll suggests that most Americans aren’t sold on the cars.

As of late March 2023, only about 4 percent of all Americans own an electric vehicle, according to a survey published by Gallup last week. Another 12 percent told the pollster that they are “seriously considering” purchasing an EV.
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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