We here at EVWeblog are very interested in electric vehicles.  So count us in that 48%.  Of all the EVs that will be on the market in the near future the plugin hybrid will almost certainly be the most common.  Something like a hybrid Prius or Fusion that is on the road today but can also be plugged in.

However, the biggest impact will be made by the extended range EVs on the road like the Fisker Karma or the Chevy Volt.  Both the Karma and the Volt will let most people drive on a daily basis without using any gas.  According to a survey by Pike Research 48% of all responders were either ‘very interested’ or ‘exteremely interested’ in a plugin vehicle that will let them drive for 40 miles on a single charge.

“Plug-in hybrids match the driving requirements of most consumers we surveyed,”
says managing director Clint Wheelock.”82% of respondents drive 40 miles or less
per day, with an average daily driving distance of 27 miles.”