The biggest myths about electric cars, debunked

Alexa St. JohnMay 18, 2023, 21:46 IST

The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Pininfarina Battista, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider; Pininfarina

Electric vehicles are gaining momentum.
But drivers still have a lot of misconceptions about going electric.

Electric cars are gaining traction, bolstered by efforts from the federal government, billions of dollars of investment from the auto industry, and momentum from sustainability advocates all over the globe.

But the US' transition to electric has been slower than other parts of the world, hitting just about 6% EV adoption in 2022.

Some of that can be attributed to real hurdles, with infrastructure, cost, and more. But more people than might think can probably go electric, so long as some major myths are demystified and their questions answered.

Here are 8 of the biggest myths about EVs, debunked:

Myth 1. All EVs are expensive.

People assume all EVs are expensive. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV, for example, could run at least $80,000.GMC

Myth 2. I need 400 miles of range.

The electric car Nissan Leaf, at an electric vehicle charging station at Balboa Park.Dünzl\ullstein bild via Getty Images

Myth 3. All EV charging is slow.

Drivers unfamiliar with EV charging might believe all charging is slow.Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Myth 4. EVs are hard to find.

Consumers have misconceptions about the EV buying process.Michael Siluk/Getty Images

Myth 5. EVs are slow.

The Genesis GV60 EV.Genesis

Myth 6. EVs are worse for the environment than gas-powered vehicles.

Many people assume making electric vehicles and powering them is just as bad or worse than driving gas-powered cars.Rivian

Myth 7. The right EV isn't on the market for me yet.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.Chevrolet

Myth 8. EV repair and service is going to be a hassle.

Information about EV repair and maintenance has generally been unclear to many.Kia

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