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.
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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.
EU electric car sales reached 21.7% market share through August 2026, according to the source. The shift matters because it shows continued growth in EV adoption while hybrids remained the market leader and petrol and diesel declined.