JD Power: EV Owners Are Ridiculously Satisfied With Their Cars - CleanTechnica

The JD Power 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, released in February 2024, highlights exceptionally high satisfaction among electric vehicle (EV) owners. The study found that 96% of EV owners would consider purchasing or leasing another fully electric vehicle (BEV) for their next car, marking the highest approval rate since the survey began in 2021. This survey, which assesses new EV owners within their first year, evaluates 10 key ownership factors including battery range accuracy, public charging availability, cost of ownership, driving enjoyment, and vehicle quality. Despite a decline in EV market share following the end of U.S. federal tax credits in September 2025, customer satisfaction has steadily increased, driven by advancements in battery technology, charging infrastructure, and overall vehicle performance. A major contributor to rising satisfaction is the improved public charging infrastructure, supported by initiatives like the NEVI program and Tesla’s decision to open its Supercharger network to other brands. Satisfaction with