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(NLĐO) - A survey involving over 23,000 participants from 18 countries revealed that most electric vehicle owners do not intend to return to gasoline cars.
Notably, 92% of those surveyed stated they would choose an electric vehicle again for their next purchase, while only 1% are considering returning to traditional internal combustion engine cars, and 4% are leaning towards hybrid electric vehicles.
Survey participants widely acknowledged the key benefits of electric vehicles, such as lower operational costs, environmental friendliness, and quieter operation. The main reasons users prefer electric vehicles are reduced operating costs (45%), environmental and climate protection (40%), and less local pollution (32%).
Additionally, 21% of respondents stated that they find the driving experience of electric vehicles superior, while 18% appreciate the lower maintenance costs compared to traditional cars. These advantages make electric vehicles an attractive and hard-to-replace option.
Interestingly, 72% of electric vehicle owners reported that they mainly charge their vehicles at home, with only 13% frequently using public fast-charging stations, and 7% opting for regular public charging stations. Just 3% of users reported having to wait in line for fast charging.
Regarding issues with non-functional charging equipment, 27% of respondents said they occasionally experience this problem, while only 5% reported it happening frequently.
Norway remains a "beacon" for electric vehicle adoption, with 94% of new car sales in November 2024 being electric. Meanwhile, China, the world's largest electric vehicle market, sold over 1 million electric vehicles in August 2024 alone. In the U.S., the share of electric vehicles in total car sales has risen from 7.8% in Q3 2023 to 8.9% during the same period this year.
Additionally, the price of electric vehicle batteries has been dropping at the fastest rate since 2017, making electric vehicles more competitive in price compared to traditional cars. New electric vehicle models, ranging from budget to luxury, are continuously being released, expanding the market and attracting more consumers.
Incentive policies, such as the $7,500 federal tax credit in the U.S., are bringing the price of electric vehicles on par with gasoline-powered cars.
