Americans' interest in EVs hits 6-year low as firestorm around Tesla grows

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• The number of people who plan to buy an EV is the lowest since 2019, a new AAA report finds. Cost and high repair costs were cited as the reasons. But the actions of Elon Musk and the pushback on Tesla could also be a factor.

There have never been more electric vehicle options for consumers — but demand for the gas-alternative cars and trucks hasn’t been this low since 2019.