Electric Vehicle Owners Believe the FUD - CleanTechnica

A recent Australian-led study reveals that many electric vehicle (EV) owners believe common myths and misinformation about EVs but choose to drive them regardless. Conducted across Australia, the United States, Germany, and Austria, the survey of over 4,000 people found widespread agreement with nine prevalent falsehoods about EVs, with the most commonly believed myth being that EVs are more prone to catching fire than petrol cars. Notably, the level of misinformation acceptance was similar among EV owners and non-owners, highlighting how deeply embedded these misconceptions are. The study also found that belief in misinformation strongly correlated with opposition to EV-supportive policies and reluctance to purchase EVs in the future. The researchers linked the endorsement of EV myths to a broader distrust in institutions and a worldview shaped by conspiracy thinking, rather than to education or scientific knowledge. Interestingly, individuals with progressive political and environmental views were less likely to believe misinformation, while education level did not predict belief in myths. Despite the prevalence of misinformation