"Gas is not cheap. And I don't think that it's coming down any time soon," said Troy Dye, who recently transitioned to an electric vehicle.
A Cars.com survey found that 52% of car shoppers said rising gas prices have led them to consider a full EV or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Dye said the decision has paid off.
"It's really worth it," he said.
He now charges his Chevrolet Equinox before starting his Uber shift, after previously driving a gas-powered vehicle.
"I was doing Uber with my old car, and it was a lot, with especially with the oil changes," Dye said.
Switching to an EV has changed his bottom line.
"If you can find a place where you can charge overnight for a lot cheaper, you actually can make more profit. And then people think it's cool to ride an electric car. So the tips look different, too," Dye said.
Lisa Evans has also embraced electric driving.
"Two and a half years. I have not been to a gas station at all," she said.
Evans said her vehicle works well for in-state travel, including trips to the mountains and the beach.
"My car usually goes almost 300 miles on a full charge. And there are certain areas, like up in the mountains. You have to be really careful because the mountains, you lose more of your energy sometimes," she said.
Despite some inconveniences, Evans said the switch is worth it, especially as gas prices remain high.
The national average price of gas stands at $4.52 per gallon. In North Carolina, drivers are paying $4.21 per gallon, up from $3.86 a month ago.
Some drivers say the increase has been difficult to manage.
"It's been getting a little worse. I just it takes me about normally $20 to fill my tank. Now it's about $40 to $52, and I was at a quarter of a tank. So, yeah, it's been frustrating," said Sean Macmillan.
Others say rising fuel costs are straining already tight budgets.
"I don't make a whole lot of money. So as is and so and it's we're already struggling enough in this economy. So, it takes a little bit more out of my pocket than I have the budget for it," said Shala Browning.
While higher gas prices are driving interest in EVs, some challenges remain. Ken Huning, CEO of Cover Seal Outdoor Protective Covers, said electric vehicles can be more vulnerable to rodent damage.
"I experienced it firsthand because I had my BMW I8 eaten by twice, $25,000 of damage because BMW I8 is a hybrid electric vehicle, and they got into the electric part, and that was really bad," Huning said.
Even so, Dye said the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
"I feel good that I've made the purchase to the EV," he said.
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