Hybrids are getting more attention from car buyers than electric vehicles. Despite incentives and promotions, the interest in electric cars has gone down this year, while more people are thinking about buying hybrids.
In a survey done by the American Automobile Association in April, only 18 percent of Americans said they are likely to buy an electric car. This is less than last year, when 23 percent were interested. On the other hand, 63 percent of people said they probably won’t buy an electric car for their next vehicle.
But hybrids, which run on both gas and electricity, are becoming more popular. The survey found that 31 percent of people are interested in buying a hybrid.
Why are hybrids catching people’s attention? Well, they seem to ease people’s worries. Hybrids let you enjoy the benefits of electric cars without making big changes to your life. Many people still worry about how far they can go with an electric car. But with hybrids, they feel safer because they can still use gas if the battery runs out. Plus, hybrids are seen as better for longer trips.
But electric cars bring up some concerns. Many people worry about the cost. Electric cars are more expensive than regular cars, and people also worry about how much it costs to fix or replace the batteries.
Greg Brannon, who works in automotive research at AAA, thinks people might choose hybrids to help them adjust to electric cars. He believes that in the future, there will be a mix of electric, hybrid, and regular cars on the roads.
The survey was done from April 4th to 8th with 1,152 adults aged 18 and older. The results have a margin of error of about 4 percent.
