Republicans and Democrats don’t agree on very much when it comes to energy policy. One thing they do have in common is that neither party wants Chinese EVs on the road in the United States. Leaders from both parties have suggested inexpensive Chinese EVs could undermine U.S. auto industry competitiveness and suggested high tariffs as a response. But a poll from EPIC and the Associated Press–NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed most Americans aren’t interested in buying Chinese EVs, despite their cheaper price. When told the Chinese version would be $500, $1,000, $2,000 or even $5,000 cheaper than the American-made car, the majority still said they would pay more for the American car—6 in 10 would pay $5,000 more. While Democrats are more likely than Republicans to choose the Chinese vehicle, still only about a third said this.

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