From Jalopnik · Brad Brownell · · 50s
Expensive Gasoline Pushes EV Interest
High gas prices make Americans rethink electric vehicles despite low adoption.
In brief
High gas prices make Americans rethink electric vehicles despite low adoption. U.S. drivers face rising gas costs but EV sales remain low as 57% link high prices to increased interest in electric vehicles. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
EV Adoption Stalls
U.S. EV sales flatlined despite high gas prices and inflation.
Gas Prices Surge
Gasoline costs reached $8 per gallon in California during recent road trips.
EV Interest Grows
57% of American drivers connected high gas prices to increased EV interest.
EV Owners Rethink
EV owners face high costs for long trips and consider used Chevrolet Bolts.
Iran War Impact
Ongoing Iran war causes oil pipeline explosions and rising fuel prices.
Holiday Strategy
Some drivers plan to stay home for holidays to save money on gas.
At a glance
U.S. drivers face rising gas costs but EV sales remain low as 57% link high prices to increased interest in electric vehicles.
