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Russians Turn to Chinese E.V.s as Fuel Shortages Bite
Original: Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce
Russian drivers are increasingly buying Chinese electric vehicles as Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and fuel infrastructure leave gasoline and diesel in short supply across parts of the country. With queuing at petrol stations and rising fuel prices, Chinese-made E.V.s are becoming an attractive alternative. The shift highlights both the strain on Russia's energy logistics and China's growing dominance of the Russian car market since Western brands exited.
Why now: Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure have created shortages, pushing drivers toward electric alternatives.
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Evidence
- Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce · The New York Times
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