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Russia petrol crisis prompts rush for electric cars
Key takeaways
- Escalating Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have squeezed gasoline and diesel supplies in recent weeks, prompting restrictions in most regions.
- Russia’s vast distances, harsh climate, and limited charging network have curbed the growth of its EV market.
- EN Cars, which specialises in Chinese brands, is selling two to three EVs per day, compared with two to three a month just a few weeks ago, founder Yevgeniy Zabelin told Reuters on Wednesday.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize MOSCOW, July 2: A Moscow car dealership is struggling to keep up with demand for new electric cars as drivers look to sidestep a petrol crisis that has led to long queues and soaring prices across much of Russia.
Escalating Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have squeezed gasoline and diesel supplies in recent weeks, prompting restrictions in most regions.
Russia’s vast distances, harsh climate, and limited charging network have curbed the growth of its EV market. But the mounting fuel challenges are leading some motorists to make the switch.
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