BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rising gas prices are driving renewed consumer interest in electric vehicles, with one auto marketplace reporting significant increases in online views for both new and used EVs.

Industry observers say higher fuel costs, combined with environmental concerns, are encouraging more drivers to consider making the switch, even as overall electric vehicle sales remain down from a year ago.

According to CarGurus, views for new electric vehicles have increased 31 percent. Interest in used EVs has climbed even more sharply, with a rise of more than 40 percent.

One dealer said the jump in gas prices is enough motivation for some consumers to move forward with a purchase, even without federal incentives that were previously available.

Andrew Diaz, general manager of Green Wave Electric Vehicles, said the day-to-day financial impact of fuel costs is influencing buyers.

“When it starts hitting your wallet in an every day sense and obviously there is still an environmental factor,” Diaz said. “I think those combining with each other are pushing people to take the leap and see what an EV can do for them.”

The recent rise in interest suggests some shoppers are reconsidering electric vehicles as gasoline prices climb.

However, experts noted that despite the uptick in attention, electric vehicle sales overall are still down year over year.