Do Customers Really Want Electric Vehicles?

[Richie K]

My personal opinion…..

I don’t particularly like having things shoved down my throat. EV’s are one of those things. Unfortunately, the EV subject is entangled in politics and that is an issue for me. Politicians who are pushing EV’s are likely getting kickbacks from someone in that sector to promote them. Ok, so what, Richie? Well, read my first sentence.

From a practical standpoint…..I live in a rural area and EV’s are not practical for those who live in rural areas and have to commute to work. Also, as others have mentioned in this thread, to travel long distances in an EV takes extra time and planning. That will cut down the amount of time a family is able to go on vacation, having to make extra stops for charging and such. Imagine having to go somewhere in an emergency and can't because you have to wait on a charger.

A few weeks ago the dealership that I work for had someone who lives in this town stop in to borrow a charger. She was in a loaner car from a dealership about 25 miles away, and they didn’t leave her with enough charge to get back to them. Maybe that doesn’t happen very often, but it could.

I don’t mind EV’s. If I lived in a city and did mostly city driving with very few long-distance trips, I would surely own one. I live in a rural area and like knowing I can access any one of a hundred gas stations between here and the next large city, and that I can stop in for a fill up within 10 minutes and keep moving.

I don’t mind EV’s, but don’t make me give up my gas burner for one. It will not suit my lifestyle. I’m also a bit paranoid about technology, and I don’t want access to my car and driving to be limited because I didn’t meet some social quota or something.
Allow me to mention the whole lie about them being environmentally friendly. Don’t get me started on the batteries and the hazardous waste issues there.

 

[Carsten]

I think EVs will explode in usage will be for deliveries since trucks always phone home during the day.
And for when city dwellers are forced into using them as an alternative to have an Ice on the street.
I just can't see a farmer depending on them.

haha! I can totally see how dealing with these things are complete pain.

I still want one though! haha! Maybe a LS style swap like RichRebuilds does.

 

[Carsten]

Rural is the obvious problem but you have land to park.

Urban like Los Angels means that park you car on the street which means NYC is way better because you have the metro. Where do you charge you car?

Hmm, come charge your car at our dealership!
We'll talk you into a car that you will never have to see us again!

 

[Todd Thompson]

We had a good run at it with a couple 'AllEV' locations. We purchased/tradeins primarily Tesla and bolts etc. Stores totally dedicated to EV. May have been early but for us, infrastructure isn't that great in our areas, Tesla price drops at whim, they aren't cheap and range anxiety/battery life.
We're out and don't miss it

 

[Carsten]

I think EVs will explode in usage will be for deliveries since trucks always phone home during the day.
And for when city dwellers are forced into using them as an alternative to have an Ice on the street.
I just can't see a farmer depending on them.

haha! I can totally see how dealing with these things are complete pain.

I still want one though! haha! Maybe a LS style swap like RichRebuilds does.

 

[BillVaughnAlWestNissan]

By the way, I'm starting to notice more and more EV's here in rural Missouri.

 

[Carsten]

I suspect with the latest Twitter Tesla rage quits, more of them will be on the market.

 

[kylewilliam]

The short answer is yes—in due time.

The need for more commonplace electric vehicles is growing. In some areas of the world, cutting down on carbon dioxide emissions is reaching critical importance. China and India are already visiting the need for electric buses because air quality stays consistently in a dangerous range. Collectively, we're all concerned about global warming and increasingly so. Today, revamping the way the world drives isn't priority number one, and that’s not to say it isn’t in the back of everyone's’ mind. Although electric cars were once reserved for concerned environmentalists, times are changing. The number of everyday consumers who want to further their knowledge about driving a car you plug in to fuel it increases by the day.

Consumer Reports found while most people don't quite understand electric vehicles, it's not from a lack of interest. Almost 70% of those surveyed said, "I've heard of plug-in EVs but don't know much about them." Still, 7 out of 10 American drivers are interested in getting an electric vehicle in the future, according to the December 2020 Consumer Report.

There's definitely a cool factor surrounding electric vehicles. They're still mysterious and different, so they're intriguing. Though formerly only available in a hatchback model, the range is widening. As it stands, availability for all isn't there yet. Price-wise, an electric vehicle isn't on your average customer's radar. Style and size come into play. CR reported that 7 in 10 respondents cited a need for electric SUVs, pickups, and more. Convenience is a deterrent right now as well. In rural areas, for example, there aren't any charging stations. Forbes said it best by explaining that "a lot of American's won't buy an EV until they see a massive charging station at every major interstate, right next to Wendy’s."

Consumers don't want to make the leap with a vehicle without some understanding. The how, where, and when of driving an EV is still not well grasped. Switching from a gas pump to a charging station means mapping out the driving route like never before to prevent getting stranded. Most won't deny the growing need to overhaul the way we drive for the sake of our environment. Still, the reality of electric cars on every road is a ways away. Some experts predict we'll all be in electric vehicles by 2040. In 2020 already, California Gov. Gavin Newsom passed an executive order stating only zero-emission vehicles will be sold in the state after 2035, effectively banning gas-powered vehicle sales.

One unpredictable day when the emergency has passed, dealers should be highly interested in the excitement of EV. Millennials are the second-highest market for electric vehicles. They also install accessories "at a 42% higher rate and spend 61% more on accessories," according to Foresight. Those are some promising numbers when you look forward to cutting edge accessories for electric vehicles.

As far as the experience, it's a major step up. Electric vehicles do have their advantages. They provide a silent and easier driving experience. They accelerate more quickly, and maintenance is low. The possibilities here are endless. EVs have the opportunity to grow an already massive Vehicle Personalization industry.

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I'm an electric vehicle lover and study Marketing in the UK. I have been paying attention to electric cars for a long time since I first saw a Tesla Model X on the road in China in 2017. It was a really amazing car that I cannot move my eyes from it. However, when I came to the UK for my master degree, I found the electric cars are not very popular. So I'm curious about the reasons why people will choose electric cars especially the high-end/ luxury electric vehicles from top brands like Tesla, Jaguar and BMW etc. For me, I like the performance and high tech provided by the electric vehicles.

By the way, l have to say all responses are anonymous and individual respondents will not be identified by name in the final report. You are also advised that you may withdraw at anytime. The project has been subject to ethical review in accordance with the procedures specified by the University of Reading Research Ethics Committee and has been given a favourable ethical opinion for conduct.

 

[Carsten]

I withdraw.

 

[BillVaughnKMC]

By the way, I'm starting to notice more and more EV's here in rural Missouri.