The document summarizes the results of a survey assessing consumer demand for electric vehicles in the US. Some key findings include:
- Americans are concerned about climate change, air pollution, and dependence on oil. There is interest in US leadership in renewable energy.
- Consumer priorities for their next car include better fuel efficiency. Nearly 1 in 3 Americans expressed interest in an electric vehicle.
- Interest in electric vehicles cuts across all demographics and is strong both in the US and other countries surveyed such as Israel and Denmark.
- Customers will need assurances around battery safety, availability of charging, vehicle performance, and cost competitiveness before purchasing an electric vehicle.