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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

Green Car Congress

First-time owners who have made the switch to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are discovering that it is a positive experience. We know from our research that many consumers have concerns during the purchase consideration process with aspects like battery range and vehicle charging.

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Buying an EV amid high demand and supply chain issues

Plug in America

Across the nation, there are more than 20,000 EVs available for purchase. There are many factors to consider, such as battery health, usable range, and charging options. While EV batteries are known to last the life of the vehicle, a used EV may have less range than when it was new. Once you go electric, you won’t go back!

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Dalia EuroPulse survey finds 58% of Europeans would consider buying an EV; 34% approve of more gov’t support

Green Car Congress

The results show that 58% of Europeans would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. Although the Germans are leading the charge on a political level, it is the Italians who have the highest share of potentially interested customers: 54% of Germans would consider buying one, compared to 79% of Italians (lowest is the UK with 52%).

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Beyond the Car Lot: How Dealerships Can Pave the Way for Electric Mobility

EV Connect

Within this chasm lurk many chicken-and-egg challenges, including those cited by automotive dealerships, who have reported some EV apprehension among the car-buying community. As such, sales departments must improve their customer experience by adding insightful educational services and support throughout purchasing.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

For example, 62% of survey respondents still considered EVs far too expensive, while 54% had concerns over battery life and 57% faced reservations over charging infrastructure. However, it’s still important to debunk some of the myths that come up time and time again in the new car purchase decision making process. Well, we think so.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

Green Car Congress

And unlike previous recessions, we’re not just dealing with people’s fears or purchase delays. As the 1 April deadline approached, many customers were holding back from purchasing cars in anticipation of better deals. However, before they could look to buy, COVID-19 struck the industry and disabled purchasing power.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

Blink Charging

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , electric vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), increased from just over 17,000 in 2011 to 632,883 in 2021. million public chargers, the less ready drivers will be to purchase an EV. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2%