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Americans are losing interest in electric cars, polling shows | The percent of Americans who own or are interested in owning an EV has dropped eight points since 2023. (wapo.st)
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I blame Elon Musk, who has done incredible damage not only to his own brand, but to the idea of EVs.

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[-] SuiXi3D@fedia.io 4 points 1 week ago

I was lucky to spend $5,000 as a down payment to get a $12,000 car for an $18,000 loan a couple of years ago. What makes anyone think I can afford an EV? I wouldn’t even have anywhere to charge it at my apartment complex.

Now, I did spend $1,700 on an e-bike as well. That lasted about as long as the job I lived five miles from did, and now the bike collects dust in a closet because I don’t have the time or energy to ride on my personal time.

Until our cities in the US are designed for alternative modes of transport, ICE vehicles will rule the day. I’m not holding my breath waiting for anything to change, especially with 47 ruining the country.

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