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- 1Electric vehicle sales are plummeting worldwide●Electric vehicle sales are plummeting. Will they soon become too niche?
Electric vehicle sales are falling sharply, prompting questions about whether EVs could become a niche product rather than a mainstream replacement for petrol cars. The slump is being widely debated, with attention on slowing consumer demand, pricing concerns and the future pace of the industry's transition to electric transport.
- 2High-mileage electric cars found more reliable than petrol●High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than equivalent petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries and motors wear out faster than combustion engines. The findings are being debated among drivers and industry watchers, with implications for the second-hand EV market and consumer confidence in electric mobility.