Falling Gas Prices Threaten Electric Vehicle Sales Growth

By Douglas McIntyre  •  May 8, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how global oil oversupply and economic slowdown in China are pushing U.S. gas prices toward historic lows. While consumers may benefit, McIntyre warns this undermines a major incentive for buying electric vehicles, posing a risk to the EV market’s growth.

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