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Is there demand for EVs?
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Yes, there is. In May 2018 a AAA survey showed that 20% or 50 million Americans will likely go electric for their next vehicle purchase.
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Consumer Reports did a similar study in Minnesota in 2019 and results showed that about 6 in 10 (59%) prospective car buyers in Minnesota have some interest in purchasing an electric vehicle, including 30% who say they would consider buying one within the next two years, and 3% who definitely plan to buy one within the next two years.
What is slowing down EV sales?
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It is not the public charging infrastructure since most of the charging happens at home.
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Overall EV sales numbers are constrained by the poor availability of EVs at the traditional dealerships. This is mainly due to manufacturers providing only a very limited number of units to dealers. This situation is especially poor in non-ZEV states. Just to give an idea of this: in March in Minnesota dealers had 56,000 new light-duty vehicles at their lots of which only 200 were EVs. Sales will not increase until manufacturers start to provide more vehicles and marketing, sales, and training support for dealers. "Why Is It So Hard to Buy an Electric Car in Many Parts of America?" (GreenTech Media)
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At the same time, Tesla is showing how this can be done and increasing its market share in all markets that it has operations in. For example, the Tesla Model 3 is disrupting the luxury sedan market at an unprecedented rate. "Tesla Model 3 is wreaking havoc in ICE luxury sedan market" (WheelsJoint.com)
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European emission regulations got tighter this year and this ensures that all auto manufacturers need to provide EVs for sale in bigger numbers. The general public has clearly responded to this and for example in the UK in February, sales of BEVs increased almost 3.5 times. "Plug-In EV Car Sales More Than Doubled In UK In February 2020 (InsideEVs)
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How many EVs are sold now?
InsideEVs quarterly EV sales scorecard provides the best information about sales
https://insideevs.com/news/343998/monthly-plug-in-ev-sales-scorecard/
Worldwide fossil fuel sales decline and EV sales grow in 2019
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"Fossil Vehicle Sales In Global Freefall - Down 4.7& In 2019 (CleanTechncia)
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"Tesla Model 3 = #1 Best Selling Auto In Netherlands & Norway in 2019 (CleanTechnica)
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"Tesla Model 3 = 7th Best Selling Car In USA" (CleanTechnica)
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What are the future estimates of EV sales?
COVID 19 has thrown a huge monkey wrench into the automotive market so right now it is hard to predict the automotive sales in general, not to mention EV sales. Right now we can just provide good information about EVs and see how things develop.
Which EV models are presently available in the U.S.?
You can find a list of all EVs generally available in the U.S. and in the Midwest by visiting EVInfoList.com
How can I find if certain EV models are available in my area?
You can find detailed availability information for certain models by searching with Cars.com . For Tesla availability visit Tesla.com or EV-CPO.com.
How can I find used EVs?
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You can use Cars.com to search for used EVs near you, but keep in mind that this service lists only vehicles at major dealers.
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CarSoup seems to have a good number of used EV listings and Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are usually the best places for finding used EVs that are sold by private parties.
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There are also some used car dealerships that specialize in used EV sales. One example is Minnesota based GS Motors, and another one is Current Automotive in Chicago.
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The best site for finding used Teslas is EV-CPO.com. They have a very comprehensive search engine that lists all used (and new) Teslas that Tesla has at its stores.
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What kind of EVs are expected in the near future?
Over 90 new EV models will be launched to the U.S. market between 2020 and 2023. (Automotive News)
When do we see more Crossover, SUV, and Pickup Truck EVs?
Over 60 CUVs, SUVs, and pickup trucks will be available in the U.S. market in 2023.
Will Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) be here forever?
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Manufacturers are moving their Research & Development dollars to electric drivetrains and Volkswagen, for example, has announced that their last generation of combustion engines will be launched in 2026. (Bloomberg)
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"The Internal Combustion Engine's Days Are Numbered, Supplier Says" (The Drive)
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"Seven Reasons Why The Internal Combustion Engine Is A Dead Man Walking (Forbes)
Why isn’t everyone driving an EV already?
We have driven over 100 years with internal combustion engine vehicles so this change will not happen overnight. However, we are approaching the tipping point when more people learn about EVs from their friends, relatives, and coworkers who have shifted to driving electric. After that, the only thing limiting the transition will be the manufacturers' capability to ramp up the production.
