Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Gas prices are spiking. So are some internet searches for EVs.

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• Searches for EVs have spiked at online car marketplaces.
• Analysts say the spike comes as shoppers consider new vehicles ahead of the US tax season.
• The trend comes as gas prices continue to rise — and EV sales have been on a monthslong downslide.

Gas prices are surging. Some drivers are responding by typing two letters into online searches: EV.

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