More Americans are browsing online for electric cars as they grapple with increased gas prices caused by the US-Iran war. But so far, the increased interest in EVs has not translated into sales. The number of visitors searching on Edmunds.com for specific electric makes or models increased from 9.6% in February 2026 to 11.6% in March 2026, the group said. But EV sales remained stable at 6 in March.