used electric vehicles

A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than equivalent petrol vehicles. The findings challenge a common assumption that EV batteries and motors wear out quickly, and are drawing attention as more drivers consider second-hand electric cars amid the broader shift away from combustion engines.

Electric vehicles sharply cut global fuel consumption in 2025, according to a report highlighted by InsideEVs. As EV adoption accelerates worldwide, millions of barrels of gasoline and diesel demand are being displaced, marking one of the most significant shifts in transport energy use to date. Industry observers see it as evidence that electrification is now materially reshaping oil demand.