Most Americans are still not persuaded to buy electric cars despite the federal government’s multi-billion dollar push to promote the vehicles.
A majority 54% of American adults think electric cars are not practical, compared to 28% who say they are practical for most drivers, found the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey.
Broken down by party affiliation, 66% of Republicans, 46% of Democrats and 51% of unaffiliated voters said electric cars are not practical.
The Department of Transportation intends to spend almost $5 billion over five years to help states create a network of electric vehicle charging stations.