Global electric vehicle sales have spiked over the last decade, increasing from 45,000 vehicles in 2011 to 6.6 million in 2021, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.
Gas prices in the U.S. have increased to record levels as of March 2022. According to the good people over at GasBuddy, the average gallon of gas costs $4.43. In 2021, it was only $2.84.
In some areas of the country, gas prices are much higher – according to AAA, Los Angeles County recently reported record averages of $5.96 per gallon, its 25th consecutive day of increases.