Because those who need to drive more or farther (e.g. rural folks) are also very much less likely to buy electric cars, maybe even just for political reasons.
That seems to be the same theory as the above comment though, as the inverse means that those who live further and have lower income may not be as likely to buy electric
No because farmers are rural, and live in their business.
If you live in a rural area you need to drive more because less places are in walking distance, not that that means you can't use an ev, but you know 'people'.
Most rural residents are not farmers, and especially aren’t land owning farmers. Even on farms most of the employees don’t live on the farm but are hired help.
You'd be absolutely astounded by the number of $70k pickups out here. Just about everyone has one, probably because beautiful houses cost only 2x what a nice new car costs.
Rural folk tend to be more resourceful when it comes to personal vehicle repair, and EVs are usually difficult or even impossible to repair without a certified mechanic.
I took a Tesla (to be inspected) back in 2016 to local place my family used my entire life
The mechanic nearly berated me for buying an electric car, mentioned who electronics are the least reliable part of a car, and said mine was already defective -- because he didn't understand regenerative braking
Needless to say I stopped going there. But the experience really drives home your point
