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A reported shift in UK car pricing suggests some electric vehicles are now cheaper to buy than petrol models upfront, not just cheaper to run.

Tesla’s retail sales in China fell 16% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, with March down 24%, according to Electrek’s review of the numbers despite reports highlighting stronger wholesale data.

Battery-electric vehicle registrations in Europe rose 16% year over year in February, reaching 20% market share as plugin vehicles climbed to 295,000 units and electrified drivetrains accounted for more than two-thirds

New U.S. vehicle registration data for January 2026 reflects a market navigating the tension between continued EV adoption, policy uncertainty, and a strategic pullback by some major automakers.

General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis are all signaling renewed interest in building sedans after years of SUV dominance. Consumer demand data supports the shift, but Detroit's track record of abandoning small cars raises questions about staying power.