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- 1EV Sales Soar 52% in Europe as Fuel Prices Hit Records▼EV Sales Are Booming in Europe with Gasoline at $10 a Gallon
Electric car sales in Europe have jumped 52%, with the surge attributed to record-high gasoline prices of roughly $10 a gallon. Bloomberg reports the price gap is pushing buyers toward EVs faster than expected. Commenters are debating whether high fuel costs alone can sustain the momentum, or whether subsidies and charging infrastructure matter more for long-term adoption.
- 2High-mileage electric cars found more reliable than petrol ones▼High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study covered by The Guardian has found that high-mileage used electric cars are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles. The finding challenges a common assumption that EV batteries degrade quickly and that electric cars become unreliable with age. The news is prompting debate among drivers and industry watchers about long-term EV ownership costs and whether second-hand electric cars deserve more buyer confidence than they typically get.
- 3Elon Musk pitches Tesla Roadster as luxury EV●Tesla CEO Elon Musk pitches an EV for the 1 percent. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/28/t esla-roadster-electric-spor
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is promoting the Tesla Roadster, an electric sports car pitched as a high-end, aspirational vehicle aimed at wealthy buyers rather than the mass market. Commenters are discussing the pitch as a public relations and advertising move, noting the contrast between a luxury halo car and Tesla's broader EV affordability goals, with some linking the timing to the 2026 US election season.
- 4The huge myth about used electric cars just got busted●The huge myth about used electric cars just got officially busted
A widely repeated belief about used electric cars has been officially debunked, according to automotive outlet Drive. The piece challenges the common assumption that second-hand EVs are poor value or suffer from unusable battery degradation, arguing official data and market outcomes show otherwise. It says buyers who avoided used electric cars over these fears may have been acting on outdated information, with used EV prices and battery life proving far better than the myth suggests.
- 5BMW i3 wins cult following on the used EV market●BMW's quirky i3 electric enjoys cult status as a second-hand EV
BMW's i3, the compact electric city car with an unusual design and carbon-fibre body, is gaining a devoted second life on the used-car market. Once considered an oddity after production ended, the hatchback is now prized by buyers as an affordable, characterful entry into electric motoring, with enthusiasts praising its light weight, rear-wheel drive and low second-hand prices.
- 6LFP battery chemistry becomes key factor in EV buying●The LFP pivot: Why battery chemistry is becoming crucial when buying an electric vehicle
A growing shift toward LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries is changing how buyers evaluate electric vehicles. Unlike other lithium-ion chemistries, LFP offers lower cost, longer cycle life and better tolerance for regular charging, though with trade-offs in energy density and cold-weather performance. As more automakers adopt the chemistry in mainstream models, battery type is becoming a central consideration alongside range and price when shopping for an EV.
- 7Volkswagen cuts EV prices by $12,500●Looking for an affordable EV? Volkswagen is cutting prices by $12,500.
Volkswagen is cutting prices on its electric vehicles by up to $12,500, in a move that makes its EV lineup notably more affordable in the US market. The announcement is drawing attention as buyers weigh cheaper electric options amid slowing EV demand growth and intensifying competition from rivals like Tesla, which has also slashed prices in recent months.
- 8Slate EV Pickup Truck Deliveries Said to Begin Soon▼I Drove the Slate EV Pickup Truck. This is What You Can Expect When Deliveries Begin—Which Will Be Soon!
A review of the Slate EV pickup truck says deliveries will begin soon and outlines what buyers can expect. The drive account gives an early look at the truck's features ahead of launch. Little else is known from the coverage about pricing, specifications, or exact delivery dates.
- 9VW Names Electric ID.4 Successor the ID. Tiguan●VW Confirms the Electric ID.4’s Successor Will Be Called ID. Tiguan
Volkswagen has confirmed that the successor to its electric ID.4 SUV will be called the ID. Tiguan, reviving its best-known nameplate for the EV era. The move signals VW's effort to make its electric lineup more familiar to buyers who know the petrol Tiguan, one of its top-selling models worldwide. Details on timing and specifications have not yet been announced.