Archive · 1 Sep 2025
EVs: Entering their 'Model T Moment' in the US
Electric vehicles are becoming more common, just like the Model T Ford did for cars a long time ago.
Right now, people who are doing well financially are buying them, much like the early days of cars.
Companies such as Ford and Tesla are planning to make EVs cheaper.
To make EVs even more popular, they need to charge faster, have more places to charge them, go farther on one charge, work well in the cold, and cost less.
It took about 30 years for cars to be everywhere after they first came out.
So, EVs have time to become very popular, too.
EVs currently account for 10% of new car purchases in the US.
Early EVs are embraced by well-heeled auto enthusiasts.
The Berkshire County was used to test the early auto industry.
Ford plans to offer a $30,000 electric truck in the next 18 months.
Widespread EV adoption needs faster charging, greater availability, and more affordable models.
- Who
- Early adopters and auto manufacturers, including Tesla, Ford, and others.
- What
- The EV market is entering a phase of increased affordability and wider adoption, similar to the Model T era.
- When
- The EV market is in a transition period, approximately 15 years into the EV revolution.
- Where
- The Berkshire County, Massachusetts is used to compare the adoption of early autos to early EV's.
- Why
- To highlight the transition of EVs from early adoption to broader consumer appeal, similar to the Model T's impact.
- EV Market Share (US)
- 10% of new car purchases
- Early EV Adopters
- Well-heeled auto enthusiasts
- Ford's Affordable EV Plan
- $30,000 electric truck within 18 months
- Model T Debut
- 1908