Could rising gas prices drive more drivers toward electric vehicles?

Tech News video story published, updated 13 March 2026; video story on Tech News.

Fuel prices rose, fuel prices have surged and are linked to the Iran war.

Drivers higher fuel prices could boost EV interest, surging fuel prices may increase interest in electric vehicles.

EV owners face less exposure to oil shocks, experts state EV owners are less exposed to oil price shocks.

Electricity prices and upfront costs affect EV adoption, electricity prices and upfront vehicle costs remain important factors for buyers.