As gas prices continue to soar, reaching a record high of nearly $5 per gallon, the US market is witnessing a paradox: despite the growing need for alternative fuel sources, electric vehicle (EV) sales remain sluggish. With the rising cost of fuel and increasing environmental concerns, one would expect EVs to be flying off the dealership lots. However, despite government incentives and improving technology, EV adoption in the US has not kept pace with other countries, such as Norway and China. In this article, Northeastern Global News examines the reasons behind the slow sales of electric vehicles in the US, and what needs to change for the industry to reach its full potential.


Gas nears $5. Why aren’t electric vehicles selling in the US?  Northeastern Global News