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We Shouldn’t Mourn The Bargain-Basement LEAF S

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When the news broke recently that Nissan is indefinitely delaying the entry-level “S” trim of the 2026 LEAF, the internet reacted with the usual chorus of doom: “Another affordable EV bites the dust,” “Why doesn’t anyone want to sell a cheap car?” I get it and I’ve shared similar sentiments … [continued]

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New EV List Prices Drop $1,500 in 4 Months in USA

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I just covered iSeeCars’ analysis of used EV prices and market share in September 2025 and January 2026. They also analyzed new car prices, and I wanted to dive into that analysis separately to not confuse things and to highlight both parts of the market separately. Overall, the trend for … [continued]

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Electric Vehicle Models Top 5 Vehicle Classes in California

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As just covered, Tesla was the third best selling auto brand in California last year and the Tesla Model Y topped the overall model sales ranking. That also meant that it topped any vehicle class it was put in, and that it topped the overall SUV/truck sales ranking. The Model … [continued]

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Tesla Still Dominates California EV Sales — And Tesla Still Massively Supported By California

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Digging into 2025 electric vehicle sales in California, Tesla was still absolutely dominant. As you’ll see in the charts below, Tesla sells an enormous amount more EVs in the state than any other auto company, and its popular Model Y and Model 3 are the 1st and 4th most popular … [continued]

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JD Power: EV Owners Are Ridiculously Satisfied With Their Cars

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It’s been the case since the early days of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, but what’s good to see is this has not changed as more of the “mass market” has begun adopting EVs — electric car owners love their EVs and would buy an EV again. This is not surprising … [continued]

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