Nearly Half of Canadians Want an EV, but Price and Selection Remain Barriers

A survey by Abacus Data for Clean Energy Canada, released October 9, shows that 48% of Canadians lean toward an electric vehicle for their next purchase, up from 45% in April. Interest is highest among 18- to 29-year-olds (67%). Among those leaning toward electric, 42% said they might wait for more Chinese models and 37% for more electric pickups. Price remains the biggest barrier, although only 20% are very aware of new EVs priced at $30,000 to $40,000. For public charging, 69% want chargers to accept debit or credit cards without an app.…

• 48% of Canadians lean toward an EV, up from 45% in April
• 69% want public chargers to accept cards without an app

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