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125 registered responses


1. What is the ZIP code for your primary residence?

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125
Skipped
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2. What type of residence do you reside in?

Response Percent Response Count
Single-family home 84.0% 105
Multi-family home 0.8% 1
Apartment/condo building 15.2% 19

3. Do you own or rent?

Response Percent Response Count
Own 91.2% 114
Rent 8.8% 11

4. Which of the following describes the type of parking available at your residence?

Response Percent Response Count
Private garage at a single-family home 40.8% 51
Driveway at a single-family home 40.0% 50
Attached community parking garage 4.8% 6
Outdoor community parking area 5.6% 7
On-street parking 6.4% 8
Other 2.4% 3

5. Do you own a car?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 100.0% 125

6. Is your workplace located in the City of Norfolk?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 49.6% 62
No 50.4% 63

If yes, what is the ZIP code of your workplace?

Answered
62
Skipped
63

7. Do you drive to work?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes, everyday 39.2% 49
Yes, a few times a week 12.8% 16
Yes, a few times a month 8.0% 10
No 40.0% 50

8. How many miles do you drive on a typical weekday? Consider activities such as driving to work, running errands, school drop-off, etc.

Response Percent Response Count
Less than 10 miles 28.8% 36
10-20 miles 33.6% 42
21-30 miles 22.4% 28
More than 40 miles 12.8% 16
Not applicable 2.4% 3

9. Do you currently own an EV or plan to purchase an EV within the next year?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 32.0% 40
No 52.8% 66
Unsure 15.2% 19

10. If you do not currently own or intend to buy an EV in the next year, do you think you will own an EV within the next five years?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 54.4% 68
No 28.8% 36
Unsure 16.8% 21

11. Would you buy an EV if it was the same price as a gasoline vehicle?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 61.6% 77
No 24.8% 31
Unsure 13.6% 17

12. Select up to three obstacles preventing you from buying an EV.

Response Percent Response Count
Cost 48.0% 60
Vehicle maintenance 20.8% 26
Lack of access to charging stations 56.0% 70
Concerns about vehicle range 51.2% 64
Safety 10.4% 13
Unsure about where to purchase an EV 2.4% 3
Don’t like available options 6.4% 8
Other 33.6% 42

13. If you owned an EV, where would you prefer to charge it aside from your place of residence and/or workplace? (select up to three)

Response Percent Response Count
On-street parking spot 38.4% 48
Grocery store 50.4% 63
Box store (Walmart, Target, etc.) 45.6% 57
City building 12.0% 15
Transit parking lot 19.2% 24
Community center/gym 19.2% 24
Park 16.0% 20
Library 20.8% 26
Place of worship 5.6% 7
Other 21.6% 27

14. Is there any other information that you would like to provide regarding EVs and charging stations to assist in City planning?

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85
Skipped
40

15. Are you interested in receiving future communication about this program?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 70.4% 88
No 29.6% 37

If yes, what is your email address or best way to reach you?

Answered
85
Skipped
40

16. What is your annual household income?

Response Percent Response Count
Less than $25,000 1.6% 2
$25,000 - $75,000 17.2% 21
$75,000 - $125,000 25.4% 31
More than $125,000 41.0% 50
Prefer not to say 9.8% 12
Skip 4.9% 6

17. What ethnicity or race best describes you?

Response Percent Response Count
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.6% 2
Black/African-American 6.5% 8
Hispanic 2.4% 3
White/Caucasian 76.4% 94
Prefer not to say 5.7% 7
Skip 7.3% 9

18. Do you own a business in the City of Norfolk?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 4.1% 5
No 95.9% 118

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