民调显示，尽管拜登力推电动汽车，但许多美国人仍对电动汽车望而却步

价格高昂和缺乏充电站仍是主要障碍

A 新民意调查 by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago reveals that many Americans are still reluctant to purchase electric vehicles (EVs), despite President Joe Biden’s efforts to dramatically increase EV sales. The poll found that 46% of U.S. adults are not too likely or not at all likely to buy an EV for their next car purchase, while only 40% say they would be at least somewhat likely to do so.

The poll results highlight the challenges facing Biden’s plan to boost EV adoption, which is a key part of his climate agenda. The Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a new rule requiring about 56% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2032, along with at least 13% plug-in hybrids or other partially electric cars.

然而，民意调查显示，高昂的价格和缺乏方便的充电站仍然是许多美国人的重大障碍。将近十分之六的成年人认为成本是他们不购买电动汽车的主要原因，而大约一半的人对电动汽车的行驶里程和充电时间表示担忧。

年轻人对购买电动汽车的想法更为开放，45 岁以下的年轻人中有一半以上表示他们至少在某种程度上有可能考虑购买电动汽车。相比之下，在 45 岁以上的人群中，只有 32% 有点可能购买电动汽车。

尽管存在这些挑战，一些美国人还是开始接受电动汽车。来自圣安东尼奥的 45 岁共和党人何塞-瓦尔迪兹（Jose Valdez）拥有三辆电动汽车，他认为，一旦人们体验过驾驶电动汽车，就会对这项技术有不同的看法。

EVXL’s Take

The poll results underscore the need for continued efforts to make EVs more affordable and accessible to a wider range of Americans. While the Biden administration’s push for increased EV adoption is commendable, it is clear that more needs to be done to address the concerns and hesitations of many consumers.

Investing in the expansion of charging infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, could help alleviate range anxiety and make EVs a more practical choice for more people. Additionally, continued advancements in battery technology and manufacturing processes could help drive down the cost of EVs over time, making them more competitive with traditional gas-powered vehicles.

随着电动汽车市场的不断发展和成熟，政策制定者、汽车制造商和其他利益相关者必须共同努力应对这些挑战，并创造一个鼓励广泛采用这种清洁、高效技术的环境。