The resistance to EVs you see online, isn’t usually about the price – it seems to be driven by a fundamental dislike for change, and the lack of EV options for different vehicular needs.
EVs aren’t all about taking all your fossil fuel cars and making them electric. There’s also a significant shift in the way we transport ourselves which has been further accentuated by the Covid pandemic. There are also issues with automotive industry workers and their powerful unions being worried about losing their jobs.
A further reluctance comes from the dealerships. because car sales margins are traditionally low, and they make their money selling aftermarket service packages – which are almost not needed with EVs, particularly when they are fully connected, allowing remote management and diagnostics.
Read the article at Forbes.