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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Ends $7,500 EV Credit, Impacting Owners and Enthusiasts
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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Ends $7,500 EV Credit, Impacting Owners and Enthusiasts

The U.S. House has officially passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a major budget package that ends the $7,500 EV credit for new car sales, effective September 30, 2025, as reported by Reuters. Signed into law by Trump, this shift will raise costs for EV owners and enthusiasts, marking a significant change for the…

Meanwhile Giga Berlin started to crank out Tesla Model Y vehicles
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Tesla Sales Plummet 60% in Germany as EV Market Grows in June 2025

In June 2025, Tesla’s sales in Germany dropped by a staggering 60%, with only 1,860 vehicles sold compared to the previous year, according to the German road traffic agency KBA. Despite a robust 8.6% rise in overall battery electric vehicle (EV) registrations, Tesla’s decline highlights mounting challenges for the U.S. automaker in Europe’s largest car…

Hybrids Take Lead as Electric Vehicle Sales Plummet in California—A Wake-Up Call for EV Industry
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Flood of Affordable Used EVs Hits Market as Lease Returns Surge

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…

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Lucid, Rivian to Sell, Warns of 'EV Winter' Into 2026
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Lucid’s Q2 2025 Deliveries Climb 38% but Fall Short of Expectations Amid EV Market Shifts

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…

BYD Recalls Nearly 97,000 EVs Over Potential Fire Risk
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BYD Halts Mexico EV Plant Plans Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats

China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD Co., has paused its plans to build a major production facility in Mexico due to escalating trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, according to a Bloomberg report. The decision reflects broader uncertainties in the global EV industry as automakers navigate shifting trade landscapes…

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Ford’s EV Sales Plummet 31% in Q2 2025 Due to Mustang Mach-E Safety Recall

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,…

Volvo EX90: A Tech-Forward Flagship EV with Growing Pains
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Volvo Cars Faces 12% Sales Drop in June as EV Demand Falters

Volvo Cars reported a 12% decline in global sales for June 2025, totaling 62,858 vehicles, marking the fourth consecutive month of falling volumes due to trade tariffs and weaker electric vehicle (EV) demand, according to Reuters. This downturn highlights challenges for the Swedish automaker, majority-owned by China’s Geely, as it navigates a shifting EV landscape.…

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Tesla’s China-Made EV Sales Rise in June 2025, Breaking 8-Month Decline Amid BYD Rivalry

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…

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