this statistic does not account for Tesla loyalists, as three-quarters of Tesla owners indicated that they would continue with EVs.
Some people just like Elon Musk
Kit ( @Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 11•9 months agoLooks like this statistic is being dragged down heavily by Nissan Leaf owners. The Leaf is a very niche car - not much space, horrible range, and questionable reliability. It’s not surprising that a lot of owners have buyer’s remorse.
Chimaeratorian ( @Chimaeratorian@beehaw.org ) 8•9 months agoI’m not sure you’re referencing the correct statistic related to the main takeaway of this article. Nissan EV owners were the second-highest group after Tesla (63.2%) to buy another EV, they were just low on model loyalty, not switching back to an ICE.
Kit ( @Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 3•9 months agoAh I think you’re right, I was reading too fast and saw the very low percentage of Leaf owners who said they’d get another Leaf but they’re still on the EV bandwagon
carbonprop ( @carbonprop@lemmy.ca ) 10•9 months agoHave had an Ev for a year. Would not switch back. I’m saving too much money.
BlameThePeacock ( @BlameThePeacock@lemmy.ca ) English5•9 months agoHave an EV commuter car and a gas minivan.
No way I’m going back to double gas, I’m putting 25,000km a year on the EV and less than 5,000km on the van.
I’m saving a massive amount with current gas and electric prices where I live.
Designate ( @Designate6361@lemmy.ml ) 6•9 months agoStill can’t even afford an EV to even think about switching back to one …
Auzy ( @Auzy@beehaw.org ) 4•9 months agoI’ve seen this crappy article posted to a few places. You can’t simply exclude entire brands of EVs.
If you’re going to exclude Tesla, why not also exclude the worst brand too?
This article was clearly aimed at ICE owners
Auzy ( @Auzy@beehaw.org ) 2•9 months agoBy the way, here in Australia, this nonsense article also made it to drive . Com . Au which also pushes ICE cars a bit
Siddhartha-Aurelius ( @Siddhartha-Aurelius@kbin.social ) 2•9 months agoPlug in hybrids are the best of both worlds. Any of the Toyota primes would be the ideal vehicle for most people. Too bad it’s near impossible to get one even if you have the money.