Americans Prefer Hybrids Over EVs

A March 2026 Pew survey of 3,524 U.S. adults finds 44% would seriously consider a hybrid as their next vehicle versus 32% for an electric vehicle, with EV interest down from 42% in 2022. Interest clusters with Democrats, younger people and urban/suburban residents, while a majority of current gas‑vehicle owners say they would not seriously consider an EV. — If sustained, this shift lowers immediate political pressure for fast EV adoption, affects automakers’ product strategies and alters the practical timeline for cutting transportation emissions.