Has Biden's EV dream fallen flat? See results of our exclusive poll

The majority of Americans are not convinced to buy electric vehicles despite federal incentives, with only 29% saying the incentives impact their decision, according to an exclusive survey by DailyMail.com. Concerns about cost, limited charging stations, and running out of charge are among the main reasons cited for not considering an EV purchase. Higher-income Americans are more likely to consider owning an electric vehicle, but the cost remains a barrier across all income brackets.

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Has Biden's EV dream fallen flat? See results of our exclusive poll

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