Oregon EV Charging Survey - I currently do not drive an electric vehicle

The ODOT Climate Office would like your input to ensure the new EV charging stations are equitable and meet the needs of Oregon’s current and prospective EV owners, businesses, and communities. This survey is intended for people who do not currently drive an electric vehicle. Please return to the ODOT webpage to access surveys for other audiences.

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* 1. Tell us a little about yourself.

I live in Oregon and would like to purchase an electric vehicle in the future

I live in Oregon and I don’t want an electric vehicle but understand the benefits and support electric vehicle use

I live in Oregon and am not interested in electric vehicles

I live outside of Oregon but travel within Oregon on a regular basis

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If you had an electric vehicle, where do you think you would most likely charge your vehicle? (Choose 2)

At my house

At my apartment/condo building

Where I work

At a business – grocery, pharmacy, hardware store, bank, etc.

At the shopping mall

On the street

At a hotel

At a park

At a restaurant

At the library

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is holding you back from purchasing an electric vehicle? (Check all that apply)

I haven’t really considered buying an EV

I don’t know enough about electric vehicles yet

Concern I can’t get where I need to go on a single charge when travelling longer distances and there won’t be charging stations where I need them

Lack of charging stations along my regular daily route

Cost of charging my car at public chargers

Cost of charging my car at home

Length of time it takes to charge a vehicle

Initial cost of an electric vehicle

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What would most likely increase your interest in purchasing or leasing an electric vehicle? (Check all that apply)

More choices in electric vehicle models (for example trucks, bigger SUVs, etc.)

Fast public charging stations every 50 miles along major highways

Access to workplace charging stations

Charging stations at apartment buildings

Preferential parking for electric vehicles

Access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes with only the driver in the vehicle

Improved air quality

Discounts to install home charging station

Discounted charging rates from your electric provider

Rebates and/or tax credits on car purchases

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please share the zip code where you live to help ODOT and its partners plan for future electric vehicle charging station locations. We want to make sure we hear from people in communities throughout Oregon. (Optional)

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* 6. If you are interested in keeping up-to-date on EV planning in Oregon, please provide your e-mail or phone contact. This information will only be used by ODOT. (Optional)