Rural Roads: Exploring the Frontier of EV Adoption - CleanTechnica

The article "Rural Roads: Exploring the Frontier of EV Adoption" by Mark Jacobs highlights the often-overlooked potential for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in rural America. Contrary to common myths that EVs are too costly, unsuitable for rural terrain, or prone to leaving drivers stranded, the article presents real-life examples of rural residents—farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, and accountants—who have embraced EVs and are saving significant amounts on fuel costs, collectively over $38,000 annually. These early adopters, driving models like Tesla Model Y, Chevy Bolt, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Rivian, actively share their positive experiences to encourage their neighbors to consider switching to EVs. The article emphasizes that the main barriers to rural EV adoption are cultural rather than infrastructural or financial. Despite rural residents often having the means and facilities to charge EVs, skepticism persists due to perceptions that EVs are urban-centric and politically charged. The campaign featured in the article focuses on