Drivers look to turn to electric vehicles as gas prices quickly increase

The quick rise in gas prices has some people considering replacing their cars with an electric or hybrid vehicle.

Jeffrey Hindla, of IAG Automotive Group, says they have noticed a lot of customers inquiring online and coming in to look at the different types of cars.

E-vehicles like the Volkswagen ID4 take about four hours for a full charge at a charging station, which costs about $15 to $23 to go 250 miles.

A full tank of gas for many regular vehicles now can hit $75 and up.

AAA Northeast spokesperson Robert Sinclair Jr. says there are not enough charging stations, especially on Long Island.

"There's a distinct lack of charging infrastructure to make electric vehicles viable to the point where they would be an alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles," n says.

President Joe Biden recently signed an infrastructure bill that provides $5 billion for states to build more e-vehicle charging stations.

Dealership managers, however, says it's hard to get an electric vehicle now because of supply chain issues.

Some people interested in e-cars could be places on a three-month waiting list.

Transportation experts say there is a lot to consider for some consumers before they buy electric and wean themselves off gasoline.

In December 2021, 4.5% of all car sales in America were electric vehicles.