Nearly Half of EV Owners Would Switch Back to Combustion Engine Vehicles: Study - EnergyPortal.eu

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@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    12·
    9 months ago

    Looks 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@beehaw.org
      6·
      9 months ago

      I’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@lemmy.blahaj.zone
        3·
        9 months ago

        Ah 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