"Consumer Preferences Shaping the Future of EV Sales"
A survey by auto comparison company Edmunds reveals a disconnect between what electric vehicle (EV) shoppers want and what's available in the market, leading to slower EV sales growth. The top desires of EV shoppers include lower prices, cars and SUVs over electric pickups, and EVs from trusted brands. The lack of EV options meeting these criteria has driven some consumers to opt for hybrids instead. EV sales are expected to pick up when auto companies offer the right vehicles at the right price points and when adequate charging infrastructure is in place, but for now, the EV market is predicted to remain slow.