A major problem is that dealers hate carrying and selling EVs. If you want to get these vehicles you either have to special order them or you have to buy used.

I think a big portion of why Tesla is so prominent is because it's relatively easy to get a Tesla almost anywhere.

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bluGill 40 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

I only know that the Chevy dealer near me has several EVs on the lot. I have no idea about elsewhere though.

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pjc50 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I wonder how US-specific this phenomenon is. UK dealerships don't seem to have a problem stocking them, and have been quick to pick up BYD franchises.

	▲	kevin_thibedeau an hour ago \| parent [-]
		The US specific part is that a decent portion of the population makes, at least occasionally, longer trips outside of urban centers where more limited range, longer charging stops, and the need to carefully plan routes to hit chargers (that are hopefully functioning) make ICE derived power more attractive.