The thorny question of the electric car as the new exclusive vehicle for motorists to replace endothermic motor cars has generated a strong discontent in many people. The Shell Reharge Driver Survey 2025, based on the opinions of over 15,000 motorists in Europe, the United States and China, shows an unequivocal data: There is a strong drop in interest in electric vehicles Among the petrol and diesel car drivers.
In the United States, the interest slightly decreased (from 34% in 2024 to 31% in 2025), but in the old continent the reduction was more marked (from 48% in 2024 to 41% in 2025). It is no wonder why among the main reasons of this flop we can hypothesize at least three causes. The first could be that of very high cost of electric cars in a historical moment difficult from an economic point of view, the second connected to that ofautonomythe third motivation could refer to the poor presence of columns and the long waiting times for charging.
David Bunch, Executive Vice President of the Shell Mobility & Convenience Group, commented on the results by underlining the emerging disparity: “While the current electric vehicles drivers feel more confident, the relatively high cost of having an electrical vehicle, combined with the largest economic pressure, is making it The decision for new consumers is difficult. With the right policies and the collaboration of industry, we can make the transition accessible for consumers and attractive for investors “.
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