EV Interest Rises Amid Oil Price Uncertainty, With Insurance Costs Also in Focus
Amid continued uncertainty in global oil prices, more U.S. consumers are purchasing and researching electric vehicles, weighing fuel costs, affordability and a wider selection of family-oriented electric SUVs [1]. EV sales rose in the first quarter of the year, while interest in new EVs increased 16% and interest in used EVs increased 30%, attributed to Spectrum News [1]. Separately, Mercury Insurance released annual rankings of the most affordable new 2026 model year vehicles to insure, naming top vehicles in the SUV, truck, sedan and electric or hybrid categories [2]. The rankings note that fuel, maintenance, depreciation and insurance all factor into total ownership cost beyond the purchase price [2].
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- katytimes.com · EV Interest Climbs as Gas Price Uncertainty Pushes Families Toward Electric SUVs Aug 24, 2026
- katytimes.com · Beyond the Sticker Price: Identifying the Most Affordable New Vehicles to Insure for 2026 Aug 24, 2026
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