Rising fuel prices change the route

The recent increase in fuel prices across Turkey is reshaping the habits of car users. In particular, the rise of gasoline and diesel prices to record levels as a result of fluctuations in global energy markets is causing drivers to turn to different solutions to cut costs. According to recent calculations, while the fuel expenditure of diesel vehicles per 100 kilometers varies between 400 and 450 liras, this cost hovers around 380-420 liras for gasoline vehicles. Under the pressure of costs, citizens looking for more economical vehicles have begun to show interest in models powered by alternative energy.

ELECTRIC AND HYBRID MODELS ARE IN DEMAND

The significant increase in fuel prices highlights the advantage of electric and hybrid vehicles. In hybrid cars, costs for a 100-kilometer drive drop to the 200 to 250 lira band. Electric vehicles, on the other hand, require an expenditure of only between 50-120 liras for the same distance. Especially in urban life, this difference brings electric models to the forefront. Instead of traditional gasoline and diesel vehicles, hybrid and electric solutions that offer lower energy consumption have now become the focus of attention.

EXPECTATION OF ACTIVITY IN THE SECOND-HAND MARKET

The increase in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles has also begun to affect the second-hand market. Experts point out that as long as this trend continues, the prices of second-hand electric and hybrid cars may rise. Sector representatives predict that these vehicles will reach wider audiences in the coming period. It is stated that the change being experienced will not be limited to individual preferences alone, but will also pave the way for a new balance to be established in the automotive industry.

Experts state that the increase in fuel prices will permanently transform the preferences of vehicle owners in the long term and open the doors to a new era in the automotive sector in Turkey.