Electric and hybrid vehicles use electricity and a combination of electricity and fuel, respectively, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease emissions. Proponents argue that it significantly cuts pollution and advances the transition to renewable energy sources. Opponents argue that it increases vehicle costs, limits consumer choice, and may strain the electric grid.
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Response rates from 41.9k Ireland voters.
35% Yes |
65% No |
31% Yes |
58% No |
4% Yes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles |
3% No, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them |
0% Yes, and require all emission based machinery to transition to clean energy |
2% No, not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials |
1% No, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market |
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1% No, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 41.9k Ireland voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 41.9k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B2R487D1mo1MO
Help people get there. Don’t just make it hsrdship to get an electric car. Give them incentive to get a car.
@9ZWFB363mos3MO
I believe so yes, but as mentioned below, it is important to also encourage public transport, which should also be EV. as such, we will require much less of the (economically, socially and environmentally) damaging materials that go into EVs as much as into non-EVs. If everyone has EVs, it will just continue things such as the congo enslavement
@9ZVQFDK3mos3MO
No, not until there are other sufficient choices. More charging stations. All round better infrastructure and car parts are too expensive.
@9ZVGBNT3mos3MO
This shouldn't be prioritized for now- maybe see how other countries stats show first Ireland is facing a lot more serious issues to be prioritized first.
@9ZVDPHY3mos3MO
The country does not have the infrastructure set up for this and probably won’t for a long time. Set up the infrastructure before implementing a date. The emissions that are created from getting the materials to make electric car batteries is way worse for the planet that using diesel or petrol cars.
@9ZV5J8B3mos3MO
Yes, when electric or alternative fuel vehicles infrastructure are sufficient in rural areas, and are more practical and affordable
@9ZTWLNN3mos3MO
Yes, but only if they invest in facilities e.g. sufficient number of charging points and also provide grants for home chargers.
@9ZTRYLY3mos3MO
The batteries used by hybrid and electric are just as bad for the environment, again they would be better off improving public transport
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