Well, That's One Way to Sell Americans on Electric Cars

"As the Iran crisis continues to choke the global supply of oil, gas prices are rising higher and higher. Americans are now paying an average of $3.63 a gallon at the pump, according to AAA-up from $2.94 just a month ago. Four bucks may be right around the corner, and elevated prices could linger for months."

"The current spike in gas prices-and whatever comes next-could have been much more manageable if more people had electric vehicles in their driveway. Yet relatively few Americans are currently in the position to recharge instead of refuel. In the United States, sales of electric vehicles have risen considerably over the years, but adoption lags behind the rest of the world."

"Just under 8 percent of new cars sold last year in the U.S. were electric, compared to a fifth in Europe and a third in China. Now America is quite literally paying the price for sticking with gas."

Gas prices in the United States have surged dramatically due to global oil supply disruptions, with average prices climbing from $2.94 to $3.63 per gallon and potentially reaching four dollars. This spike is causing significant disruption: ride-share drivers are becoming selective about trips, commuters are using price-comparison apps extensively, and some gas stations are displaying prices exceeding eight dollars per gallon. Electric vehicle owners are celebrating their immunity to these costs on social media. However, the U.S. remains unprepared for such crises, with only 8 percent of new car sales being electric vehicles compared to 20 percent in Europe and 33 percent in China. This low adoption rate leaves most Americans financially exposed to fuel price volatility.

Read at The Atlantic