I am seeing a lot of negative articles on EV’s lately. They are using the slowdown in EV sales as a result of people abandoning EV’s. Yet I believe the slowdown is from high interest rates, inflation on everything, and people don’t have as much money right now because of inflation.
I just seen an article saying the true cost of running an EV is the equivalent of $17.33 a gallon, based on infrastructure, charging equipment, subsidies, etc. This kind of talk makes me sick, feels like some are pushing against EV’s in a big way, twisting the truth.
Coming from true EV owners what do you all think of this?
A few things are happening: the IRS rules for tax credits change on Jan. 1, meaning that when you buy an EV the dealer takes $7,500 off at the point of sale (instead of buyers having to wait a year to deduct it from taxes.) Buyers may be waiting for Jan. 1.
Also, gas prices in the U.S. have been declining for 3-4 months, which means the people most sensitive to higher gas prices have stopped thinking about making a move to EVs - for now. Gas prices always eventually rise.
Finally, ICE vehicle sales in the U.S. have been under pressure since 2017. EV sales are holding up really well in comparison.