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EV Sales Plunge 41% in January, But Some Brands Buck the Trend

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EV Sales Plunge 41% in January, But Some Brands Buck the Trend
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“Electric vehicle sales fell sharply by 41% in January, marking a widespread slowdown. However, a few brands reported rising EV sales during the period.”

Electric vehicle sales declined 41% in January, reflecting a broad market contraction across most car makers. Nearly all brands faced lower EV deliveries amid this downturn.

Despite the overall slump, some companies managed to grow EV sales, distinguishing themselves in a tough market environment.

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