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Yeah, these are pretty standard in the US, especially in rentals. If you're lucky, you can find a rental with a gas stove, but I've never actually seen one with an induction stove.
Interesting. Wondering if it's due to difference in the available voltage? AFAIK in Denmark our stovetops+ovens used to pull 380 volt but now I think a lot makes do with 230v.
I think cost is probably the main factor. It looks like prices on induction ranges are coming down, but still priced as premium/luxury compared to the electric coils. I looked up the cheapest of both at the local big box home improvement store, and the cheapest option overall is $509 and available for pickup today. The cheapest induction range is $899 and is showing a 7 day lead time.
A lot of people in the US are also really attached to gas, and would choose gas over induction anyway. The cheapest gas ranges are just a little more expensive ($549) than the electric coils.
Ah, could be that too! On Danish ikea I can't even see any non-induction. Although we also have some people that would always go for gas here as well. Could be some EU regulation too?
I'm also really surprised of the cost difference: cheapest ikea option for 4 heating zone stovetop would be 1500 DKK + oven for 975 Dkk, totalling what is approx 400 USD. Would have thought US was wayy cheaper here
I have no clue if that factors into things, but price is definitely a major factor. My quick search of the local big box store shows the cheapest electric option is $509 and available for pickup today, while the cheapest induction option is $899, and is showing a 7 day lead time.
Seems like prices for the induction ones are actually coming down... I thought the difference was more significant last time I looked.