Gas prices are driving a new interest in EVs, retailers say

Soaring gas prices have drivers turning to EVs — except in the US

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. As the war in Iran spikes gasoline prices around the globe, drivers in many countries have headed for an obvious emergency exit: EVs. But buyers in the U.S. aren’t following suit, and a lack of affordable…

Gas prices are driving a new interest in EVs, retailers say

The average price for a gallon of gas has topped $4.50, up more than $1.50 from before the war with Iran.That reality is driving more people to think about electric options.Searches for electric vehicles surged 25% last month, according to Cars.com."We are definitely seeing an increase in consumers coming to us, given the price of gas, and saying, 'hey, I'm thinking about, for the first time, buying an EV,'" said Corey Haire, regional VP of sale…