Lack of EVs at Dealerships Persists, Despite Growing Demand


🔋 Lack of EVs at Dealerships Persists, Despite Growing Demand.

Despite the growing popularity of electric cars and trucks, two-thirds of US car dealers surveyed in a new Sierra Club study published on Monday, didn't have any battery-electric or plug-in hybrids for sale in 2022, new or used. Part of the problem is supply chain blockages, including shortfalls in semiconductor and battery production that prevent manufacturers from making enough electrics to meet demand. Furthermore, the structure of the car sales model can put dealers, manufacturers, and customers at odds since the economics of EVs can disrupt the business model for dealerships.

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