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Gas prices, taxes and misinformation: why more Alberta drivers aren't going electric

Lack of incentives, infrastructure and misperceptions can drive consumers away, survey suggests

CBC NewsAndrew Jeffrey

Canada's electric vehicle sales are largely focused in just a few provinces, but a recent survey indicates the sector faces a particularly uphill road in Alberta.

Just 28 per cent of Albertan respondents said they were certain, very likely or inclined to buy an EV as their next car, in a recent Abacus Data survey, tied with the Atlantic provinces for the lowest among Canadian provinces and falling below the national response of 45 per cent.

The survey also found declining interest nationally, as …

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CBC NewsAndrew Jeffrey, Posted: Jun 19, 2025 12:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: 36 minutes ago
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