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US homeowners nearly twice as likely to own EVs as renters, Census data shows

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New data from the 2025 American Community Survey reveals a significant disparity in electric vehicle adoption between homeowners and renters in the United States. Homeowners were nearly twice as likely to own an EV compared to renters, with 6.4% of homeowners reporting EV ownership versus 3.6% of renters. This divide is largely attributed to the critical need for reliable charging access, which is more readily available to homeowners with private driveways or garages. Even in EV-leading California, a substantial gap persists between homeowners and renters. AI

RANK_REASON New data release from a government agency on a significant societal trend. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US homeowners nearly twice as likely to own EVs as renters, Census data shows

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Russell Contreras ·

    New Census data reveal a homeowner-renter divide in America's electric-car transition

    <div>Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 American Community Survey 1-year estimates; Table: Russell Contreras/Axios</div><p>Homeowners were nearly twice as likely as renters to have an <a href="https://www.axios.com/2021/08/06/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-equity?utm_source=chatg…

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