Russian EV Sales Double Amid Fuel Shortages
New electric vehicle sales in Russia more than doubled over the summer months. Ukrainian attacks on major refineries caused severe fuel shortages and long queues, boosting demand for alternatives.
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New electric vehicle sales in Russia more than doubled over the summer months, reaching 26,543 units as refinery disruptions fueled demand. The surge follows persistent fuel shortages triggered by repeated Ukraine strikes on domestic oil refineries. Motorists faced hours-long queues at gasoline stations, driving an unprecedented shift toward alternative energy transport.
