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Electric vehicle sales in Russia double due to fuel shortage
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In Russia, sales of new electric vehicles more than doubled in the summer of 2026. This increase occurred amid a fuel shortage, prompting consumers to seek alternatives to traditional cars.
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- Electric vehicle sales doubled
- Summer 2026
- Fuel shortage in Russia
Russia · electric vehicles
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