By John Smith
A new study shows that electric vehicles have not yet gained much popularity in the state of Texas, but overall, interest in them continues to increase over time.
According to the new report from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, only 5.1 percent of Texans surveyed currently drive an electric car and less than 60 percent said they would not consider purchasing one in the future.
However, compared to 63 percent last year, the number of people rejecting the idea of an electric vehicle has decreased.
In fact, interest in electric vehicles has been steadily increasing over time across the country.
According to the report, millennials and Generation Z are the most likely to consider purchasing an electric vehicle.
Of those not yet considering purchasing an electric vehicle, nearly half said the main reason is that there are not enough charging stations.
Others said the reason is the high cost of the vehicles.
This year alone, the Texas legislature imposed an additional $200 tax on new electric vehicle owners in the state, in addition to a $400 registration fee.
Lawmakers say it’s to make up for lost tax revenue from gasoline sales.
