Car dealers have expressed both caution and optimism about electric vehicles, telling Fox News Digital that the technology still needs to advance and that they would not feel comfortable having one as the sole car in the household.
Abdul Cummings, the owner of Jersey City Autoland, told Fox News Digital that few people he has encountered feel confident buying pre-owned electric vehicles.
According to Cummings, electric vehicles typically require low maintenance and the cost of ownership is often as advertised. However, many potential buyers are concerned about the distance EVs can travel.
“There’s a lot of range phobia when it comes to electric vehicles. I think that’s still the main obstacle,” Cummings said, suggesting that charging stations are still nowhere near where they need to be in many parts of the country.
Cummings also said he would not recommend electric cars as the only vehicle in the household, especially for long trips. He said EVs are most beneficial in commuting situations where the driver is going 50 to 100 miles at a time.
“I wouldn’t take my wife and kids down to the shore for a two-week vacation with an electric vehicle,” Cummings added. “I wouldn’t feel comfortable. You know, in any situation, many things can happen. I wouldn’t feel safe.”
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