Chronicle poll results: Electric vehicles
We asked our readers if they have or are planning to buy an electric vehicle. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “Do you have or are you planning to buy an electric vehicle?” Of the 303 people who responded, 61% said, “no”; 16% said, “yes, a hybrid”; 10% said, “yes, an electric vehicle”; 5% said, “yes, a plug-in hybrid;” and 8% said they were undecided. Comments were submitted by 77 people. A few follow.
I have a 2012 hybrid now and love it. I plan on replacing it sometime soon, but never, ever with a Tesla.
Electric vehicles are simply too much trouble. They are hard to take long trips, impractical and very expensive for what you ultimately get. What we need are cheap conversions for using methanol, ethanol and maybe natural gas for existing cars.
I live on small farm outside of city. I’m not sure I am going to be able to keep batteries sufficiently charged to be able to count on reliable transportation from a fully electric vehicle. I used to have a hybrid and did not like it. I will probably stick with gasoline engine this year and reconsider next autumn.
I’d like to purchase a hybrid, but the cost is prohibitive.
Plug-in hybrid gives the best of both. I can drive to/from the office on electric and still drive long distances without restriction or planning.
We have one gas-run car and one electric vehicle. If we had to evacuate for any reason we would not depend on the EV.
Electric vehicles are crucial to solving the world’s climate crisis and therefore vital to the future of the Jewish people.
An EV is great if you don’t have a long commute.
I bought a Tesla three years ago and was proud. Because of Elon, I’m now embarrassed to own it.
I don’t have a car of any kind, but I use an electric bike. I prefer to get around by bike or bus. It’s better for our environment and our city, and I avoid most of the expenses and hassles that come with maintaining, fixing and parking a car.
Our 2005 hybrid is brilliant. Having a fully electric vehicle in this rural area would not be feasible.
I am pleased to own an electric vehicle: Chevy Bolt EUV. I can drive knowing that I am not creating any emissions
I have enjoyed driving an electric car for over four years. It is quiet and powerful with good handling. Charging at home beats the gas pump. The only problem now is with the owner of the company that made the car.
We bought a hybrid minivan and love it! We can make a 600-mile road trip on one tank of gas and it will save us money in the long run.
A plug-in or EV won’t work for our family travels, but we went from a gas guzzling Jeep to a Toyota hybrid, and couldn’t be happier. PJC
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