The electric vehicle landscape is shifting quickly, and not always smoothly. From bold bans and legal battles to questionable depreciation and surprising expenses, the world of EVs is facing both growing pains and groundbreaking changes. For instance, California’s potential ban on Tesla sales, Vietnam’s bold move to ditch gas-powered bikes, and a sobering $11,000 lesson for one unlucky Volkswagen ID.Buzz owner.
As the saying goes, “when it rains, it pours,” and it’s definitely stormy over at Tesla. The State of California is reportedly moving to block the sale of Tesla vehicles following accusations that the company and CEO Elon Musk misled customers about the actual capabilities of their so-called “self-driving” features. If successful, this legal action could have serious consequences, not just for Tesla’s future in the state, but for public confidence in autonomous driving tech as a whole.
Meanwhile, Vietnam is making headlines of its own, this time for the right reasons. The country is gearing up to ban gasoline motorcycles next year, followed by a phaseout of gas-powered cars shortly after. It’s a significant step for a nation where two-wheelers dominate the roads, and signals a strong push toward clean mobility in Southeast Asia.
But that’s not the only EV-related disruption. The Uber and Lucid partnership is drawing attention as they prepare to roll out 20,000 Gravity SUV robotaxis powered by Nuro’s autonomous driving software. This could be a serious challenge to Tesla’s once-dominant hold on the future of driverless transport — especially if California’s lawsuit gains traction.
On the topic of market turmoil, a new report breaks down the fastest depreciating electric vehicles, and unsurprisingly, Tesla occupies four spots in the top 10. Interestingly, the Cybertruck didn’t make the list but only because it’s still too new to have meaningful resale data. For bargain hunters in the used EV space, this could be an opportunity disguised as bad news.
And in a bizarre twist, one VW enthusiast got a harsh reality check. A Volkswagen ID.Buzz owner was shocked to find that just 398 miles behind the wheel cost them a whopping $11,000. The reasons are complex, but it’s a strong reminder that even futuristic vans can come with old-school headaches.
