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What kinds of people buy electric cars?

I know electric cars are growing in popularity, but I know almost no one in real life who owns one. What kinds of people buy electric cars?

Allison Stone · Updated on Sep 13, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

You’re not crazy—while the popularity of electric cars has been exponential, they still remain somewhat of a niche market among all drivers. So just who exactly is buying up all the electric cars?

Here’s what we know. In a study by the

Fuels Institute

, we get a better idea of what the demographics of EV buyers are like. The top demographic of 2019 EV owners are middle-aged white men who earn over $100,000 annually, with a college degree or higher. The typical EV buyer also owns at least one other vehicle.

To facilitate more widespread EV adoption, electric automakers and lawmakers alike are working to make

electric cars more affordable

and accessible for all.

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