New survey shows Texans are not enthusiastic about EVs
In Texas, the University of Houston reported that electric-powered vehicles do not inspire much enthusiasm in Texas, according to a survey carried out by University of Houston and Texas Southern University. “Among all our survey respondents, only 5.1% currently drive an electric-powered car, truck or SUV. When we asked that large majority who do not own or lease an electric vehicle, more than half – 59.5% – said they wouldn’t consider one in the future,” said Savannah Sipole, research associate at UH’s Hobby School and an author of the research project. For almost half of the respondents (46%), scarcity of charging stations was the biggest reason they do not want an electric vehicle. More than a third (38.2%) said their main holdback is the higher purchase prices for the new technology compared to that of gas-powered cars and trucks, while almost as many (36.5%) cited being unable to charge an EV at home.
