US EditionRising Fuel Prices Increase Interest in Electric Cars in Germany
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The rising petrol prices direct the attention of many car buyers to electric models. Online platforms register noticeably more inquiries. Why many still wait before they strike.
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Those who rely on e-mobility drive unimpressed through the current gasoline price crisis. This makes the interest in e-cars rise again, as two online providers have evaluated.
Rising fuel prices increase interest in electric cars in Germany
The rise in petrol prices due to the Iran war has increased German customer interest in electric cars, the online platforms Carwow and Meinauto.de confirmed to dpa on Wednesday upon request. "Rising oil prices are having a direct impact on interest in electric cars. Our data shows: Since February 28, the share of electric car set-ups has increased from 55% to up to 63% over the weekend," said Philipp Sayler von Amende, chief executive of Carwow …
According to several German news outlets, customer interest in electric cars has skyrocketed following the rise in fuel prices due to the war in Iran. Fuel prices continue to climb despite the recent drop in oil prices. The war in Iran is demonstrating, once again, the need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. This idea seems to be taking hold among the public, as evidenced by the growing interest in electric cars.
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