A new study from survey company Momentive shows that 47% of U.S. adults surveyed expressed interest in owning an electric car, citing saving money on fuel and reducing environmental impact as reasons for wanting to own one. Additionally, lack of charging stations, price and limited driving range were the primary concerns surrounding electric vehicle ownership.
Illinois is aiming to put 1 million vehicles on the road by 2030, according to Illinois Policy, as part of the newly-adopted clean energy policy.
The Climate and Equitable Jobs act passed Sept. 15 will expand thousands of dollars in new electric vehicle tax credits to Illinoisans as Gov. J.B. Pritzker positions Illinois to be a national hub for electric car manufacturers. Some communities in Illinois remain “charging deserts,” however, with a lack of access to charging ports for electric vehicles.
To help make it happen, the state is offering a $4,000 rebate if you buy an EV in Illinois, and rebates of up to 80% for the cost to install a charging station, according to WBEZ. Both incentives start July 1, 2022. Buyers will need to apply for the rebates within 90 days of purchase. The incentives can be applied to new or used EVs.
Among U.S. adults, 35% would only consider purchasing an electric vehicle priced lower than $25,000, highlighting the demand for affordable options.
In addition, 63% of U.S. adults said in the survey that they do not trust self-driving vehicles.
