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Middle East Crisis Spurs 28% Surge in EV Interest

4/2/2026

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  • The Middle East crisis, especially the Iran war, will shift interest to electric vehicles.
  • Analysts report increased EV inquiries in the U.S. and Europe since the conflict began, with Autotrader noting a 28% rise.
  • Ford Motor Company and General Motors are scaling back EV plans due to slow demand and rising costs.
  • Experts say higher gas prices could boost adoption, but real change may take six months.