CLEVELAND — More than 35 car makers are on display at the 2026 Cleveland Auto Show, featuring everything from gas-powered, to hybrid to fully-electric.
But Americans have a clear choice.
What You Need To Know
More than 50% of new vehicles sold in China are fully electric compared to 10% in the U.S.
The lack of charging stations makes buying electric cars difficult for buyers
The Cleveland Auto Show is bringing in sports celebrities for fans to get autographs
More than 50% of new vehicles sold in China are fully electric, and that number surges to a whopping 97% in Norway.
That number is closer to 10% in the United States. The hybrid market here is growing as fully electric vehicle sales remain flat, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
“A lot of it’s infrastructure, you know, in the United States, we don’t have that infrastructure yet. And it’s coming into place and it’ll keep growing,” said Joey Huang, president of Great Lake Auto Group.
The lack of charging stations across the country makes it challenging for people to own all-electric cars.
“An electric vehicle is great for around-town driving. But if you’re going to go on a long-distance drive, it requires a lot more planning. Allowing for the possibility of not being able to charge up your vehicle,” said Patrick Preston, owner of Preston Superstore.
“It takes 20 years to build that type of infrastructure. It’s not something that you can turn on like a light,” Preston said.
Another reason people might shy away from electric cars is that tax-credits ending in Oct. 2025.
As for the cars at the show, not all cars are featuring futuristic technology and screens. Some car makers are going back to buttons and knobs so drivers can focus on the road.
Cleveland sports legends Campy Russell and Bernie Kosar are scheduled to sign autographs at the show, which runs through March 1.
