[NEWS] Rising gas prices are nudging shoppers back toward EVs: Gas prices have climbed to about $3.58 per gallon. And early signs show the shift is affecting shopper behavior. According to Edmunds: Electrified vehicles made up 22.4% of all vehicle research last week, up from 20.7% the week before. Most of that increase came from battery-electric vehicles, which saw the biggest jump in interest. That said, interest doesn’t always translate to sales. Average new-vehicle prices now sit around $48,766, with loan rates near 7%, making the switch to an EV a much bigger financial decision than during past fuel spikes. Read today’s top automotive stories, presented by @Cars_Commerce : (Source: Edmunds)