Jerry Seinfeld Isn’t Holding Back About People Who Drive Electric Cars: ‘A Big, Stupid Virtue Signal'

Jerry Seinfeld has a few choice words about driving electric cars.

The legendary comedian and creator of Seinfeld, 72, who rose to stardom in the ’90s in the lead role on the world’s favorite “show about nothing,” kept us laughing with Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee until 2019. In 2024, he directed Unfrosted, a feature for Netflix, and still makes occasional appearances on other shows. A seasoned car enthusiast, Seinfeld opened up about his passion for vehicles in a new interview. But if there’s one thing you shouldn’t expect him to be driving anytime soon, it’s an electric car. When asked if he’s “on the electrification train” by Air Mail, Seinfeld had a few choice words to say.

“No, I’m not interested in electric cars at all. Anybody else wants to do it, that’s fine. I think it’s a big, stupid virtue signal. Look at me. I’m saving the planet, yeah. What about the lithium? It’s all BS,” Seinfeld shared.

The comedy icon, who has been married to Jessica Seinfeld since 1999, made it clear that while Hollywood may be filled with people who have addiction issues, his biggest vice is his penchant for buying and selling cars.

“I’ve never had really any problems with addiction, except this. Selling cars can be very exciting, too. It’s pretty clear that cars coming and going seems to stimulate some receptor in the brain for people that are genetically inclined. It’s powerful stuff,” he continued.

Reuniting With Larry David and Julia Louis Dreyfus

Back in December, Seinfeld made fans of his iconic TV series smile when they saw him reunite with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who rose to stardom as Elaine Benes on the series, and Larry David, who co-created the show. While it had been a whopping 37 years since the show first hit the airwaves, the trio still found the time to laugh and smile together. Now that’s a lasting friendship.

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