AAA’s June Survey Finds Significant Decline in Consumer EV Interest

AAA’s June 2025 survey reveals a significant decline in U.S. consumer interest in fully electric vehicles (EVs). Only 16% of adults are “very likely” or “likely” to purchase an EV as their next car—the lowest since 2019. Conversely, 63% are “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to buy one, up from 51% in 2022 .

Respondents cited several concerns:

• High Battery Repair Costs: 62%
• Purchase Price: 59%
• Unsuitability for Long-Distance Travel: 57%
• Lack of Convenient Public Charging Stations: 56%
• Fear of Running Out of Charge While Driving: 55%
• Safety Concerns: 31%
• Challenges Installing Charging Stations at Residences: 27%
• Potential Reduction or Elimination of Tax Credits and Rebates: 12%

Additionally, AAA’s 2024 “Your Driving Cost” analysis indicated that EVs had the second-highest total ownership costs due to depreciation, purchase prices, and finance charges.

Reasons for Interest in EVs

Despite the decline in interest, some consumers remain motivated by:

• Gas Savings
• Environmental Concerns
• Lower Maintenance Costs

According to the same “Your Driving Cost” analysis, EVs had the lowest fuel and maintenance costs among all vehicle types .

Future Outlook

Public perception about the future of EVs has become more uncertain. The percentage of U.S. drivers who believe most cars will be electric within the next ten years has declined from 40% in 2022 to 23% in 2025. Interest in EVs to take advantage of tax credits and rebates has also decreased, dropping from 60% last year to 39% this year .