April 13, 2023 • Bellevue, WA
Washington electric vehicle (EV) owners are charging forward and encouraging others to join the ride. According to a recent survey conducted by AAA Washington, 95% of the auto club’s EV-driving members would recommend purchasing an EV, highlighting strong interest in moving toward an electric future, while identifying hurdles to make them more accessible.
More than 15% of AAA Washington members who responded to the survey indicated they currently drive an EV, compared to around 6% of Washington drivers. Responders cited the health of the environment, saving money on gas, and performance as the driving factors.
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“More than 11,000 members responded to our survey in less than 48 hours,” said Laura Ray, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Environmental, Social, and Governance with AAA Washington. “The level of engagement was surprising and reveals the growing appetite Washingtonians have for EVs. As our members’ interest in EVs grows, it’s important for us to support them on their journey. We provide access to reliable information for all drivers and advocate for greater accessibility and safety through policy efforts at the state level.”
AAA Washington’s EV “Tool Kit” was created to help its members and all drivers with the transition to EVs:
AAA’s renowned Emergency Roadside Service is available for EVs.
To help address the need for reliable high-speed charging stations, AAA Washington has installed DC fast charging stations at several of its stores, including:
To advocate on its members’ behalf, AAA Washington is helping inform Washington state’s transportation electrification strategy as a member of the EV coordinating council’s industry advisory committee. Part of this work included “The Help Shape the Future of EVs in Washington” members sentiment survey conducted by AAA Washington in May 2023. Approximately 400,000 AAA Washington members were emailed the study with nearly 12,400 respondents.