94% of EV Owners Won't Return to Gas: CDK Study
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- CDK's 2026 EV Ownership Study found that 94% of current EV owners say they will never go back to driving gas-powered vehicles, according to findings discussed on the Quick Charge podcast
- David Thomas of CDK walked through the research on the episode, drawing on access to thousands of auto deals and detailed data on EV buyer behavior and expectations
- The CDK study examines dealership interactions, daily driving habits, and how satisfaction varies across different EV ownership scenarios
- CDK designed the research to help EV stakeholders identify what buyers value most and where the auto industry needs to improve to meet their needs
- A source link in the article notes that EV sales just hit their best month since federal tax credits ended
- A separate cited study referenced in the source found 96% of EV owners plan to stay electric
Why it matters: With 94% of EV owners committed to staying electric, CDK's findings give dealers and automakers actionable data on what converts and retains buyers, especially as the market rebounds post-tax-credit with its strongest sales month since federal incentives lapsed.
