https://peertube.tv/videos/watch/28805338-290b-42bf-adf0-d8aec2cb163b The war between the US, backed by Israel, and Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz — through which a quarter of the world's seaborne oil passes — and fuel prices are climbing to levels that are genuinely painful for a lot of households. If you've been thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle, or someone you know has been asking you about it, this video is a straightforward guide to help you figure out whether it makes sense for you — without the jargon, without the lecture, and without the politics. We cover the real numbers on range, battery life, charging, and cost — plus the common myths that tend to put people off, and the honest caveats you actually need to know. My name is Nikki, and I've been driving EVs for 20 years and running Transport Evolved for 15. We're 100% independent — no advertorial sponsorships, ever. If you find this useful, consider supporting us via the links below. We also made a version of this video for existing TE fans — same practical content, with a little more editorial commentary. Link below if you want that one instead. ⏱️ Chapter Breakdown: 0:00 The Iran War & Oil Prices Explained 2:13 Why Oil Prices Affect Everyone 2:43 Hi, I'm Nikki — About This Video 3:24 Things Are Tough Right Now 4:02 EV Interest Is Surging 5:01 The Used EV Market Right Now 6:05 Is This the Best Time to Switch? 6:59 What This Video Covers 7:26 Important Disclaimer 7:59 Your Current Vehicle Situation 8:52 Financial Considerations 9:22 How Far Do You Actually Drive? 11:08 Save Money Now: Trip Planning & Combining 13:35 Leave the Car at Home 14:56 Let's Talk About Switching 15:13 Support the Channel 15:47 Myth #1: Charging Is Complicated 18:08 Myth #2: Range Anxiety 19:05 Myth #3: Battery Life 20:31 Battery Warranties & The LEAF Caveat 21:58 Myth #4: EV Fires 24:10 What Does an EV Actually Cost to Run? 27:36 New vs Used: What Makes Sense in 2026 30:06 How to Find & Buy a Used EV 31:54 Final Thoughts 33:09 Are You Ready to Dump the Pump? 33:13 Thanks, and Goodbye! 👥 Today’s Sponsors 🌱 Electric Vehicle Association - https://www.myeva.org ⚡ EnergySage - https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262 — ✊ Get Involved 🗳️ https://indivisible.org/town-hall-resources ❤️ Support the Show 📰 https://www.transportevolved.com 🔥 https://www.patreon.com/transportevolved ☕ https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved 📺 https://www.youtube.com/transportevolved 👕 https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/ 🛍️ https://amzn.to/40xOyjm ₿ 1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH 💬 Join the Conversation 🐘 https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/@show 💬 https://discord.gg/9WAjfQn 🌀 https://bsky.app/profile/transportevolved.bsky.social 🔁 Subscribe to our 2nd channel - https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2 🎙️ Credits: Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Color: Vi Horton Art & Animation : Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Music: via Artlist.io Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:10:36 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.tv https://peertube.tv/client/assets/images/icons/icon-1500x1500.png https://peertube.tv/videos/watch/28805338-290b-42bf-adf0-d8aec2cb163b All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.tv/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.