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Nearly two-thirds of U.S. consumers still have little experience with EVs

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Credit: Consumer Reports The organization also notes that consumer willingness to purchase an EV tends to increase as EV experience increases, remaining statistically significant even when controlling for demographics and EV ownership history. this year instituted a $7,500 tax credit that becomes available at the time of purchase.

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Buying an EV amid high demand and supply chain issues

Plug in America

Recurrent allows you to see a used vehicle’s battery health and compare it to battery health statistics of the same make and model. Also, be sure to check with your local state and city municipalities for EV incentives such as reduced electricity rates, tax credits, or rebates to help make the transition to an EV or PHEV easier. .

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

Green Car Congress

What will keep first-time owners coming back to buy another BEV is the compelling experience with the safety and technology features, lower service and maintenance costs, and pure driving enjoyment. Rankings are based on numerical scores, and not necessarily on statistical significance. PP100) and squeaks and rattles (13.4

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

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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. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2% of the total light-duty vehicle market in 2021!

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Purchase incentives Not every vehicle is one that the government will “pay” you to buy, but many EVs fall into this category. If you love superb performance in a vehicle, you have to love that statistic.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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Because customers must buy a qualifying EV in order to claim the tax credit, these battery manufacturing requirements will lead to increased demand from North American battery manufacturers. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that there is an uptick in labor demand across four key sectors, including battery manufacturing.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

While studies show that 30% of newer drivers aged 18-25 plan to buy an EV next, the overwhelming majority (58%) in the US still plan to stick with gasoline. Incentives and restrictions The extension of the light-duty EV tax credit through 2032 locks in generous savings for consumers in the short term.

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