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- 1EV Sales Fell 41% in January, Some Brands Still Grew●EV Sales Crashed 41% In January—But These Brands Still Grew
Electric vehicle sales dropped sharply in January, falling 41 percent compared with the previous year, according to a report by InsideEVs. Despite the overall market slump, several brands managed to grow their sales during the month. The contrast between the broader decline and select brands' gains has drawn attention to shifting demand in the EV market.
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Reuters has published a newsletter asking whether luxury electric cars can find buyers, examining demand for high-end electric vehicles from premium brands. The question comes as automakers ramp up luxury EV line-ups while sales in some markets have proven slower than expected, with affluent buyers remaining cautious about price, range and resale value despite growing overall EV adoption.
- 3Elon Musk pitches Tesla Roadster as an EV for the rich●Tesla CEO Elon Musk pitches an EV for the 1 percent. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/28/t esla-roadster-electric-spor
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is promoting the Tesla Roadster, an electric sports car critics describe as an aspirational vehicle for the wealthy rather than for everyday buyers. Coverage frames the pitch as expensive and aimed at the '1 percent', sparking debate over whether it serves Tesla's image more than the mass EV market.
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Automotive outlet CarBuzz has published a rundown of the best used electric vehicles currently on sale, arguing that the top picks are not the models buyers might expect. The piece suggests second-hand EVs now offer strong value as early models depreciate, prompting drivers shopping for an affordable electric car to reconsider which used models make the most sense.
- 5Pro-Net marks 40,000th Proton e.MAS with discounts and app update●Pro-Net celebrates 40,000th Proton e.MAS milestone: Up to 40% off charging, service discounts, and app update # cars # e
Pro-Net, the distributor of Proton's e.MAS electric vehicles in Malaysia, is celebrating the delivery of its 40,000th e.MAS car. To mark the milestone, the company is offering owners up to 40% off charging and discounts on servicing, alongside a new app update. The promotion covers the e.MAS 5 and e.MAS 7 models and is aimed at rewarding early EV adopters as the brand's electric line-up continues to expand in the Malaysian market.
- 6BMW i3 finds cult following on used EV market●BMW's quirky i3 electric enjoys cult status as a second-hand EV
BMW's i3, the compact electric car with its unusual design and carbon-fibre body, is winning a devoted second life on the used-car market. Once discontinued, the hatchback is now prized by budget-conscious EV buyers who value its light weight, rear-wheel drive and city-friendly size, giving it a cult status among second-hand electric vehicles.