Consumers will likely have to wait 3-18 months to get ahold of one of the vehicles, according to Edmunds.com
As gas prices soar in San Diego and across the country, there continues to be a steady consumer shift toward electric and hybrid vehicles. During the past year, there has been a 40% increase in the number of consumers now considering buying a green car, according to the auto research firmIf you're in the market for an EV, though, back-ordered vehicles and supply-chain issues mean you're likely in for a long wait.
Drury recommends getting on a pre-order or reservation list as soon as possible, which is inexpensive. In the current market, he said, an electric vehicle can save consumers several hundred dollars a month, but there are considerations that buyers should make beforehand. “ 'Do I have the infrastructure around me in order to really make this a viable option?'"Drury said."If you don’t have a solar system set up, you don’t have a charging place, if you live in a condo or apartment, there’s going to be these other barriers to entry that can really change that cost factor for you.”
NBC 7's Dana Griffin spoke to drivers willing to wait 15 to 20 minutes to fill up on cheaper gas at Costco.