https://peertube.tv/videos/watch/c08b821b-c980-484b-809e-b985577d30e1 If you're an EV driver right now, you're probably watching the situation in the Middle East with a mixture of dread and quiet relief. The war between the U.S., 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 heading somewhere uncomfortable for anyone still at the pump. This video is for you — and for the friends, family members, and random strangers who've started asking whether they should make the switch. We cover the real numbers, the common myths, and the honest caveats. As always. We made two versions — this one, with the full editorial commentary intact, and a cleaner cut for newcomers. You might want to share that one instead if the people you're helping aren't quite ready for Nikki's usual level of snark — or her political opinions about the current state of the world. (You can see it here: https://youtu.be/mrhcTsugdCc) ⏱️ Chapter Breakdown: 0:00 Introduction 4:06 The Political Reality 4:14 The Iran War & Oil Prices Explained 7:03 20 Years of EVs: The TE Channel Intro 7:35 The Bigger Picture: Why Things Are Tough 8:14 EV Interest Is Surging 9:16 The Used EV Market Right Now 10:17 Is This the Best Time to Switch? 11:10 What This Video Covers 11:38 Important Disclaimer 12:10 Your Current Vehicle Situation 13:03 Financial Considerations 13:32 How Far Do You Actually Drive? 15:00 Save Money Now: Trip Planning & Combining 17:47 Leave the Car at Home 19:08 Let's Talk About Switching 19:26 Support the Channel 19:59 Myth #1: Charging Is Complicated 22:19 Myth #2: Range Anxiety 23:15 Myth #3: Battery Life 26:10 Myth #4: EV Fires 28:24 What Does an EV Actually Cost to Run? 31:48 New vs Used: What Makes Sense in 2026 34:18 How to Find & Buy a Used EV 36:04 Final Thoughts 37:21 Are You Ready to Dump the Pump? 37:24 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 Make Up that's definitely not make up: ********* Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Music: via Artlist.io Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:14:55 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/c08b821b-c980-484b-809e-b985577d30e1 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.tv/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.