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Used EVs outperform gas cars as mileage climbs, study finds
Original: As the miles add up, used EVs outperform their gas-powered counterparts. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/27/u sed-evs
A new study using UK data finds that used electric vehicles hold up better than petrol and diesel cars at high mileage, contradicting concerns about long-term battery wear. Reports say EVs become increasingly competitive with combustion vehicles as the miles add up. Drivers and commentators are sharing the findings as fresh evidence that second-hand EVs are a dependable, lower-emission choice.
Why now: New UK study data on used EV reliability at high mileage is fresh and challenges lingering doubts about electric vehicle longevity.
CleanTechnicaelectric vehiclesUnited Kingdom
Evidence
- As the miles add up, used EVs outperform their gas-powered counterparts. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/27/u sed-evs-more-reliable-high-mileage-new-study-uk-data/ # evs # evsales # usedevs # electriccars # electricvehicles # cars # vehicles # zeroemission # batteries #… · Casey@mastodon.green · 4
- As the miles add up, used EVs outperform their gas-powered counterparts. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/27/u sed-evs-more-reliable-high-mileage-new-study-uk-data/ # evs # evsales # usedevs # electriccars # electricvehicles # cars # vehicles # zeroemission # batteries #… · Casey@newsie.social · 1
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