Electric vehicles are reported to have avoided the use of a significant amount of oil in 2025, with estimates suggesting 2.3 million barrels per day were not used. This reduction in oil demand is said to be equivalent to a substantial portion of a major oil-exporting country's exports, with some reports indicating it is comparable to 70% of Iran's exports. The exact impact of electric vehicles on global oil demand in 2025 is consistently reported as substantial, with various outlets describing it as a massive reduction.