Survey shows Canadian EV enthusiasm in steady decline

April 24, 2025, 12:21 pm

A recent AutoTrader survey reveals that, despite plummeting prices, Canadian interest in electric vehicles has dipped for the third year in a row. This surprising trend raises eyebrows in an era widely expected to embrace green technology, leaving industry watchers to wonder if buyers are more jaded than eco-friendly.


torontosun.com / Canadians’ interest in buying EV falls for third year in row: AutoTrader survey

Fewer Canadians are considering buying an electric vehicle, marking the third year in a row interest has dropped despite lower EV prices, a survey from AutoTrader shows. Forty-two per cent of survey respondents say they’re considering an EV as their next vehicle, down from 46 per cent last year....

winnipegfreepress.com / Canadians’ interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

citynews.ca / Canadians’ interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

Fewer Canadians are considering buying an electric vehicle, marking the third year in a row interest has dropped despite lower EV prices, a survey from AutoTrader shows. Forty-two per cent of survey respondents say they’re considering an EV as their next vehicle, down from 46 per cent last year....


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