Survey rewind: how much pain at the pump will it take to switch to EV? [update]

🌍✨ Survey rewind: how much pain at the pump will it take to switch to EV? [update]

Why we’re watching: Back in April, we ran a sidebar survey about how much Electrek readers think gas would need to cost to convince the most dedicated anti-EV hysterics to switch to a plug-in car.

After receiving over 2,800 responses, here’s what you told us. 💚

UPDATE 26SEP2026: a gallon of BP ultimate 93 octane is $7.19 in Chicago.

⚡ Why this matters

This is the kind of story that moves the clean economy forward — real momentum, real tools, and outcomes you can track. GreenTV curates the signal from the noise so you get what actually scales. 🚀

🔭 What to watch next

• 📌 Key signal: Back in April, we ran a sidebar survey about how much Electrek readers think gas would need to cost to convince the most dedicated…
• ✅ Watch for measurable follow-through, not just announcements.
• 🔎 Share the most practical takeaway with your community.

🌱 Progress is real — let’s keep building it.

Truth. Solutions. Action. 🤝

Reporting curated for GreenTV. Original reporting via Electrek.