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A wave of affordable used electric vehicles (EVs) is flooding the market as leases signed under a 2022 tax loophole begin to mature, offering budget-conscious buyers unprecedented access to EVs. According to Cox Automotive, nearly 1 million EVs were leased from early 2022 through March 2025, driven by incentives that made leasing more attractive than…
On July 2, 2025, Lucid Group, Inc. reported a 38% increase in second-quarter vehicle deliveries, reaching 3,309 electric vehicles (EVs), up from 2,394 in Q2 2024. However, the figures missed Wall Street’s expectations of 3,611 units, reflecting challenges in the luxury EV market as economic pressures push consumers toward cheaper hybrids and gas-powered cars, according…
Tesla’s second-quarter 2025 deliveries declined by 14% compared to last year, but the numbers proved less severe than anticipated, boosting the company’s stock price. According to a post on X by Sawyer Merritt on July 2, 2025, Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles, including 373,728 Model 3 and Model Y units, and 10,394 other models like the…
Ford Motor Co.’s electric vehicle (EV) sales dropped sharply by 31.4% in the second quarter of 2025, largely due to a safety-related stop-sale of its popular Mustang Mach-E. The recall, affecting over 317,000 vehicles globally, stems from a software glitch in the electronic door latches that could trap occupants inside, posing serious risks. This setback,…
In a notable shift, Tesla’s China-made electric vehicle (EV) sales climbed 0.8% year-over-year in June 2025, reaching 71,599 units and halting an eight-month downward trend, according to Reuters. Despite this uptick, fierce competition from Chinese rivals like BYD, whose global sales soared 11% to 377,628 vehicles last month, continues to challenge Tesla’s foothold in the…
In June 2025, Tesla’s revamped Model Y sparked a significant sales boost in Norway and Spain, signaling strong demand for the updated electric SUV despite broader market struggles. According to Reuters, Tesla’s registrations in these countries surged, driven by the Model Y’s appeal, even as the company faces competition and backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s…
China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is electrified by Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV, but delivery waits of up to 60 weeks have sparked backlash among eager buyers. The smartphone-turned-EV maker secured 240,000 orders within 18 hours of the YU7’s launch on June 26, 2025, overwhelming its production capacity, with only a few vehicles ready for immediate delivery,…
A Barron’s opinion piece by analyst Ben Z. Rose argues that Tesla’s Cybertruck, despite early setbacks, has become the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck in the U.S., with an estimated 39,000 units sold in 2024, according to Cox Automotive. The truck’s bold design and Tesla’s software updates have driven its rise, surpassing competitors like…
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