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Funny how it’s always something sexist or racist or this or that or the other when it comes to what we’re told is a science

New report reveals the troubling reason more men own electric vehicles than women: ‘You have to think [it] through’

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in recent years, with more manufacturers releasing their own models and more buyers making the switch. However, according to S&P Global, 72% of EVs are purchased by men and only 28% by women — even though overall car purchases are split 50/50.

Several factors play into the EV purchase gap, according to Inside Climate News. One is price: while EVs tend to be cheaper to maintain than gas-powered vehicles, they cost more upfront.

Since women make less money than men on average, women are less likely to buy an expensive vehicle. White buyers are also more likely to choose an EV than people of color for the same reason.

So, what they’re saying is that EVs are very expensive? Perhaps women are just more practical when it comes to vehicles and just do not want an EV? Could it possibly be a personal choice? Perhaps they do not think that purchasing an EV is a wise decision.

“There’s also the fact that women said that they have less familiarity with the fundamentals of owning an [EV],” said Quinta Warren, associate director of sustainability policy at Consumer Reports, which surveyed 8,000 people about the divide between male and female EV owners. “So I think a way to address all of this, obviously, is some exposure, some education, to create more familiarity.”

Maybe women just do not care. Did anyone think that? Or, maybe the EV climate cultists just think women are stupid.

But perhaps the largest factor is safety.

Unlike gas-powered cars, which can be filled up in just a few minutes, Inside Climate News points out that EVs take as much as half an hour to charge, meaning the driver is stuck at the charger for at least that long.

While gas stations usually have attendants close at hand, EV chargers can often be isolated at the far ends of parking lots or in unpleasant neighborhoods. This creates a safety issue for women, who are likely to be more worried about being vulnerable to assault while charging their cars.

We can solve this by empowering women to go out armed. And, quite frankly, this applies to men. There’s a big EV charging lot behind Target on Six Forks Rd in Raleigh, and, it can be somewhat isolated, especially at night.

“As usual, because men were making most of the decisions, they were not walking through the scenarios,” Andrea Colomina, the sustainable communities program director at Green Latinos, told Inside Climate News. “You have to think through what is the experience of every potential user.”

So, it’s pretty much all sexism. EVs are a gadget. Men tend to be into gadgets more than women, and usually care more about the mechanics of things like autos. The vast majority of performance vehicles like the Subaru WRX, Honda Si and Type R, Toyota Supra, etc, are bought by men. Most women do not care. So, should be fun trying to force women into them.