EY’s 2025 Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) indicates that 50% of global car buyers<\/strong> now prefer a new or used gasoline\/diesel vehicle for their next purchase-an increase of more than 13 percentage points<\/strong> compared with last year. Meanwhile, interest in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs)<\/strong> and hybrids<\/strong> declined by approximately 10 and 5 percentage points<\/strong>, respectively.<\/p>\n

Key reasons highlighted in the report include:<\/p>\n

Policy fluctuations<\/strong> in major markets, notably the U.S. rollback of fuel-economy standards and Europe’s reevaluation of its 2035 combustion-engine phase-out target.<\/p>\n

Infrastructure challenges<\/strong>, especially insufficient fast-charging networks in many countries.<\/p>\n

Cost sensitivity<\/strong>, as EV prices remain higher in many regions despite incentives.<\/p>\n

Consumer priorities shifting<\/strong>-in China, for example, buyers increasingly value digital features and in-car technology over powertrain type.<\/p>\n

The study covered major automotive markets including the U.S., Europe, China, and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n

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1. Automakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Traditional manufacturers with strong ICE lineups may benefit from a temporary sales rebound.<\/p>\n

EV-focused brands could face slower growth and increased inventory pressure.<\/p>\n

Investment strategies may be adjusted, with some companies delaying EV-only platform launches.<\/p>\n

2. EV Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Short-term EV adoption may slow, especially in regions where charging infrastructure still lags.<\/p>\n

Government policy will become a more decisive factor in determining EV growth trajectories.<\/p>\n

3. Environment & Policy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A resurgence in gasoline vehicles could complicate national and international emissions-reduction goals.<\/p>\n

Policymakers may face pressure to provide clearer, more stable long-term guidance for the auto industry.<\/p>\n

4. Consumers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Buyers concerned about charging availability may feel more confident choosing ICE vehicles.<\/p>\n

Fuel-price volatility and long-term ownership costs could become more important decision factors.<\/p>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EY’s 2025 Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) indicates that 50% of global car buyers now prefer a new or used gasoline\/diesel vehicle for their next purchase-an increase of more than 13 percentage points compared with last year. Meanwhile, interest in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrids declined by approximately 10 and 5 percentage points, respectively. Key reasons […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newslist-136510-1"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n