Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs
Wired • 4/2/2026
Summary
Gas prices are rising, leading to increased demand for used electric vehicles (EVs). Dealerships report that they are becoming busier as the ongoing Iran war and the shipping crisis at the Strait of Hormuz continue.
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