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- [Narrator] Electric cars
are more popular than ever

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in the United States.

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But car buyers still have concerns

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about making the switch to EVs.

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Consumer Reports surveyed
American car owners

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to understand what people like about EVs

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and what makes them worry.

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36% of people surveyed said,

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they plan to buy or lease
an electric vehicle.

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Among those interested buyers,

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seven outta 10 are concerned
about climate change.

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So what's keeping these
people from buying an EV?

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61% worry about not having
enough chargers available,

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while 55% worry about battery reach.

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And 52% are concerned with
the cost of buying a new EV.

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Electric car sales increased by 76%

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in the first quarter of 2022,

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showing that electric
cars are here to stay.

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