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Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

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Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices tied to the Iran war boost sales of both new and second-hand EVs. The move is a clear tailwind for the auto industry and suggests stronger consumer substitution away from gasoline-powered cars. The article provides no specific sales figures, but the trend is directionally positive for EV makers and used-car channels.

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Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices tied to the Iran war boost sales of both new and second-hand EVs. The move is a clear tailwind for the auto industry and suggests stronger consumer substitution away from gasoline-powered cars. The article provides no specific sales figures, but the trend is directionally positive for EV makers and used-car channels.

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