More people are trading in their electric and hybrid cars for SUVs, report claims

Electric & Hybird

Edmunds reports that sales of EVs and hybrids are generally down, representing 2.7 percent of total new car sales this year versus 3.3 percent the year prior, which can probably also be attributed to the lower price of gasoline. The report doesn’t break down loyalty by specific model, but it’s likely that Tesla — where the premium price of the Model S precludes buyers who are primarily concerned with saving on fuel costs — isn’t being hurt by the trend. Hybrids are likely the biggest victims, followed by inexpensive, lower-range EVs that compete with commuter cars (Nissan’s Leaf and Ford’s Focus Electric, for instance). The decision to move all the way up to an SUV, though, is a little puzzling.

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