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07.10.2026 · 01:11 · Road transport

Russia’s EV and PHEV market share rises amid gasoline shortages

Gasoline shortages in Russia are pushing buyers toward electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The shift matters because most of these vehicles are coming from China.

Gasoline shortages are pushing Russian buyers toward electric cars and plug-in hybrids, according to the source.

The report says most of these vehicles come from China.

It adds that Russia is now ahead of the U.S. in EV and PHEV market share, though no figures are provided in the input.

SourceInsideEVs · Tier B ↗Source publication time: 06 Oct 2026 · 16:47