As gas prices rise, there’s a cheaper answer for many people than an electric car

Electrek
By Micah TollMar 11, 2026, 5:01 am119 ptsTrending
Whenever gas prices spike, the same advice tends to dominate the conversation: “Just buy an electric car.” And to be fair, that advice isn’t wrong. Electric cars can dramatically reduce the cost of fueling your transportation, and for drivers who already need a car every day, switching from gasoline to…

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