"With oil approaching $90 and even $100 per barrel, the ripple effects are being felt across the market. While rising oil is a headache for most sectors, EV stocks tend to catch a tailwind when gas prices climb. The logic is simple: the more expensive it gets to fill a tank, the more attractive an electric vehicle becomes."
"Tesla stock is down 11.23% year-to-date in 2026, while Rivian stock is down 19.15% and Lucid stock is down 0.9%. All three EV makers face headwinds, but today's oil spike is providing a short-term lift to Lucid and Rivian."
"Tesla shares are weighed down by a new federal probe into its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD. As of approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, WTI crude oil traded at around $86 per barrel after a huge weekend price surge."
Lucid Group and Rivian Automotive stocks are rising sharply today while Tesla lags behind, weighed down by a federal investigation into its Full Self-Driving system and intensifying competition from Chinese EV manufacturer BYD. All three EV makers face headwinds year-to-date, with Tesla down 11.23%, Rivian down 19.15%, and Lucid down 0.9%. The rally in Lucid and Rivian is driven by surging oil prices, which have climbed to around $86 per barrel due to Middle East geopolitical tensions and Iran conflict concerns. Rising oil prices typically benefit EV stocks as consumers become more attracted to electric vehicles when gasoline becomes expensive. Lucid stock trades at $10.48, up from Friday's close of $9.77, though the stock remains significantly down over longer timeframes.
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