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Volkswagen entry-level EVs overtake gas-car orders in Germany
Original: In Germany, Volkswagen hinders gas-car shift as entry-level EVs overtake ICE orders
New figures suggest demand for Volkswagen's cheapest electric models in Germany has overtaken orders for comparable petrol and diesel cars, complicating the company's continued reliance on combustion vehicles. Commenters are reading it as a sign the shift to electric driving is accelerating from the bottom of the market up, with affordable EVs now winning mainstream buyers and pressuring Volkswagen's product strategy.
Why now: Affordable electric models outselling combustion cars marks a turning point in Germany's auto market, directly challenging Volkswagen's gas-car business.
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- In Germany, Volkswagen hinders gas-car shift as entry-level EVs overtake ICE orders · Yahoo Finance
- In Germany, Volkswagen hinders gas-car shift as entry-level EVs overtake ICE orders · The Cool Down
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