Survey: Half Say No Gas Price Will Convert ICE Fans
SkimNews Take
The perceived permanence of high fuel prices, rather than the absolute cost, appears to be the primary trigger for a shift to EVs among those resistant to change.
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- Electrek collected over 2,800 responses in a week‑long survey about the gasoline price needed to convert stubborn ICE drivers.
- Netherlands commenters reported current pump price at €2.56 per liter (~$11.34 per gallon) and still doubt any price will shift driver loyalty.
- Europe observers warned that expectations of temporary price spikes and the relative cost of electricity (~$0.30/kWh) keep many drivers from committing to EVs.
Why it matters: EV makers lose potential sales, while gasoline‑selling stations remain steady; a 2,800‑response survey shows half of drivers won’t switch even at $10‑plus per gallon, meaning the EV adoption timeline will slip by years.
