Americans are curious about electric trucks, but low cost, durability come first - Reuters/Ipsos poll

FILE PHOTO: Chief engineer Linda Zhang poses next to the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck during the unveiling at the company's world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., May 19, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo

(Reuters) - While most Americans expect electric vehicles eventually to dominate the nation's roadways, many have greeted the first battery-powered models with skepticism, expressing concerns about the potential costs and inconveniences of owning such vehicles, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed.

Automakers have already recognized the challenge and said they plan to market future battery-powered models by touting their performance and long-term cost savings over environmental benefits.