Probably not but the comment doesn't seem to engage with their point. Let's say the government had an incentive program for dealers to collect money for buying back the consumer's current vehicle at an increased price but only if the consumer chooses to purchase an electric vehicle. Would it have been a closer decision, even if marginal (even if you still choose the non-EV option)? Even if you don't, someone else will choose the EV option because it's ultimately cheaper.

Looking past my anecdotal experience, there are many other contributing factors to why people don’t want an EV. Yes, high purchase price is a big driver, but things like a lack of charging infrastructure, battery technology not being ready yet (big agree from me on this one), and people just straight up preferring an ICE are not far behind.

To generalize and say that anyone who isn’t buying an EV is doing so because they can’t afford one is factually wrong.

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