12:37 28-01-2026
Why half of EV owners might switch back to gas vehicles
A McKinsey study reveals 50% of U.S. EV owners consider returning to gas cars due to charging issues, costs, and poor infrastructure. Learn key challenges.
A study by McKinsey & Company has uncovered an intriguing trend among electric vehicle users in the United States: roughly half of current EV owners are considering switching back to traditional internal combustion engine cars.
This finding is particularly striking against the backdrop of robust global growth in electric vehicle sales.
Three key areas of dissatisfaction with electric cars stand out.
Accessibility Issues
One in three respondents pointed to a lack of fast-charging points or inconvenient station locations, which complicates trip planning and limits driver mobility.
Public Charging Network Quality
Thirty-five percent of respondents complain about poor service quality and frequent malfunctions at public charging stations, with many owners noting equipment failures and an inability to fully charge batteries to the required power level.
Financial Costs
A third of surveyed drivers express dissatisfaction with the expenses involved in owning an electric vehicle, including electricity costs, battery repairs, and vehicle maintenance.
Overall, despite projections that the EV market will grow about sixfold by 2030, satisfaction with owning such vehicles is steadily declining.