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EV Policies on the Chopping Block — But 72% of Americans Want More EVs

AT Staff
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AT Staff

 / Mar 6 2025
EV Policies on the Chopping Block — But 72% of Americans Want More EVs

The federal government is reconsidering its stance on electric vehicles (EVs). A new executive order calls for a review of EV policies, including a potential rollback on a set of federal initiatives designed to accelerate EV adoption through production targets, infrastructure funding, and purchase incentives. While the order doesn't immediately repeal these policies, it signals a shift in priorities.

We surveyed 1,000 people to gauge their stance on the policy shift, their likelihood of purchasing an EV, and whether automakers should keep prioritizing electric cars. The results? A divided public, but one surprising takeaway: Despite the uncertainty, many Americans still want an EV future.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Over half of Americans (55%) oppose eliminating the federal "EV mandate."
  • Nearly 7 in 10 Americans (70%) oppose a ban on gas-powered car sales by 2035.
  • About 3 in 4 Americans (73%) reject penalties for gas-powered vehicle owners.
  • 55% of Americans say the policy change makes them more likely to buy an EV.
  • Gen Z leads support for EVs: 4 in 5 (81%) want automakers to keep prioritizing them.
Contents
  1. Public Opinion on the EV Policy Changes
  2. Consumer Interest in EVs After the Policy Change

Public Opinion on the EV Policy Changes

Infographic showing that 55% of Americans oppose eliminating federal EV policies, with supporting stats about EV interest, gas prices, and lack of desire to buy EVs.

  • More than 1 in 2 Americans (55%) oppose eliminating current federal EV policies. About 3 in 5 Gen Z (61%) and nearly 3 in 5 millennials (58%) want to keep them.

  • 45% of Americans support eliminating these EV policies, including 54% of baby boomers and 51% of Gen X.

  • Over half of Americans (55%) and 61% of Gen Z say the policy change makes them more likely to buy an EV.

Consumer Interest in EVs After the Policy Change

Infographic listing factors Americans say are needed for full EV adoption, including more charging stations and cheaper EVs, along with public resistance to gas car bans and penalties.

  • Nearly 3 in 4 Americans (72%) say automakers should continue pushing EV production in the U.S., while only 1 in 4 (28%) disagree.

    • 81% of Gen Zers want automakers to keep prioritizing EVs.

  • Nearly 1 in 2 Americans (45%) say the government should provide strong incentives to encourage EV adoption.

  • 70% of Americans, including 76% of Gen X and 74% of baby boomers, oppose a ban on gas-powered car sales by 2035.

  • 64% of Americans oppose dedicated "fast lanes" for EVs on highways, while only 36% support the idea.

  • About 3 in 4 Americans (73%) reject penalties for gas-powered vehicle owners.

 

Methodology

We surveyed 1,000 Americans to explore sentiment on the elimination of federal EV policies. The average age of respondents was 41; 50% were female, and 50% were male. Generationally, 9% were baby boomers, 22% were Gen X, 50% were millennials, and 18% were Gen Z. Percentages in this study may not total 100% exactly because of rounding.

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