Nearly half of US EV owners would switch to normal cars: Study

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(NewsNation) — Nearly half of U.S. electric car owners say they would switch back to a traditional engine, which represents a significantly higher number than others around the world posed with the same choice.

A survey conducted by McKinsey Center For Future Mobility reported that 46% of U.S. car owners who drive electric vehicles would shift back to an internal combustion engine. The percentage was the second highest behind electric car owners from the United Kingdom, 49% of which would switch back.

The 46% of Americans who would make the move is much higher than the worldwide average of those who would return to a traditional car, which sits at 29%, the report said.

The study found that the biggest reason for electric vehicle owners to switch back is that public car charging stations are unsuitable. Meanwhile, 34% of those who indicated they would return to a traditional vehicle said the overall cost was too high.

Only 13% of those polled said they did not enjoy the electric vehicle driving experience.