Ed Garsten on Why Hybrids Continue to Outpace EV Adoption

Ed Garsten on Why Hybrids Continue to Outpace EV Adoption

June 2, 2026 · 26 min

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Ed Garsten discusses the reasons behind the continued preference for hybrids over electric vehicles amidst rising fuel prices and affordability challenges.

Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor at Forbes, joins Inside Automotive to discuss the future of EV adoption, affordability challenges, and the evolving competitive landscape facing the automotive industry. While rising fuel prices have renewed interest in electric vehicles, Garsten explains why many consumers continue to favor hybrids over fully electric models. He explores the lifestyle changes associated with EV ownership, the growing opportunity in the used EV market, and the affordability pres...

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