Young people between 18 and 29 years old were the age group most likely to consider the purchase of an electric vehicle in the United States as of May 2022. Around 55 percent of the Americans between 18 and 29 years old surveyed reported being somewhat or very likely to consider buying an electric car. By contrast, only 31 percent of the respondents over 65 years old surveyed declared having an interest for the vehicle segment. The likelihood to consider the purchase of an electric vehicle also depended on consumers' previous EV knowledge.
Electric vehicle purchase likelihood in the United States as of May 2022, by consumer age group
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