Fuel Shortages Across Russia Boost EV Demand, Prompting Dealers to Accelerate Electric Model Rollout

Recently, fuel shortages have emerged in multiple regions of Russia, with long lines of vehicles forming at gas stations and retail gasoline prices surging to among the highest in Europe. Frequent Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have disrupted supplies of gasoline and diesel, prompting rationing measures in numerous areas. Against this backdrop, consumer interest in electric vehicles has risen, and some car dealerships in Moscow have begun adjusting their business strategies by increasing EV supply to meet the growing demand.