According to the pollsters at Gallup, EV interest in the U.S. is stable - with 51 percent of those recently polled reporting they already own an EV or would consider buying one. That's the same percentage as in 2024, but down from 59% in 2023. The poll results are from Gallup's annual Environment survey conducted March 3-16, 2025.
In the new poll, Here's how that 51% breaks down:
- 3% already own an EV
- 8% are seriously considering buying one
- 40% might consider buying one in the future
That leaves 47% saying they would not buy one, similar to the 48% a year ago but up from 41% in 2023.
The poll also found that EV interest dipped in some subgroups more than others:
- The groups most likely to express interest in EVs in 2023 — Democrats, liberals, young adults, college graduates, and residents of the West — are (except for liberals) the ones that have shown the biggest declines.
- Despite this, political liberals (78%) and Democrats (71%) remain the most likely of all major demographic and political subgroups reviewed to be current or prospective electric vehicle consumers. This contrasts with 32% of conservatives and 31% of Republicans.
- Also, despite reduced interest since 2023, young adults (those aged 18 to 34), college graduates, middle- and upper-income Americans, and residents of the West remain more inclined than their counterparts to have their eye on EVs.
To see the detailed poll results, including charts, click here.
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