Why some EV owners are switching back to traditional cars Why some EV owners are switching back to traditional cars May 04, 2021 New study shows one in five electric car owners intends to return to petrol-engined vehicles The ownership experience with electric vehicles isn’t altogether positive for a significant proportion of buyers, according to a study of one of the most EV-friendly regions on the planet – California. Range anxiety, poor charging infrastructure and the time required to charge an EV were some of the reasons listed by the 4160 people who took part in the research as to why they wouldn’t buy another EV in future.