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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Jasper Jolly

Interest in EVs surges in Europe as fuel prices jump after Iran war

A Volkswagen employee completes an inspection on an ID.3 car
Volkswagen’s ID.3 was the most popular battery car, said the German marketplace Mobile.de. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA

Car buyers’ interest in electric cars has surged across Europe since the start of the war in Iran, as the rising cost of petrol highlights the cheaper power available from a plug.

Online marketplaces in the UK, Germany, France and Spain reported huge increases in inquiries about electric vehicles since the start of the conflict in February.

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