Electric vehicle sales in Russia have doubled, according to a new report. The jump follows Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, which disrupted fuel supplies and likely made gasoline less reliable or more expensive for consumers.
The report frames the increase as an unexpected consequence of the conflict, noting that Russia had been among the countries slow to embrace electric cars. With fuel availability now uncertain, more Russian buyers appear to be turning to EVs as an alternative.
While the exact mechanics of the sales surge are not detailed in the source, the timing aligns with the refinery strikes. The article also suggests the broader global trend of rising EV sales continues, with Russia's case standing out because of its specific wartime context.