Used electric-vehicle sales increased in Q1 while U.S. gasoline prices climbed last month, and it remains unclear how recent Middle East tensions will affect Q2 EV sales.
The site asked readers when gas would have to cost more before they'd switch to an EV, and many avoided a specific price while citing other reasons for buying electric vehicles. Reader Eric Janney said home charging and lower maintenance made EV ownership economical, reader Gabriel S said they would not return to gas because EVs are quieter and quicker, and reader RWP said they plan to replace aging gas cars with an electric and a hybrid regardless of fuel price.
An anonymous reader said they want a Slate pickup for its regular-cab simplicity rather than its electric powertrain, and another reader described buying a Ford Mustang Mach-E with 72 months at 0% and no money down, reporting monthly payments below prior fuel costs.
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