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CommoditiesMedium•13 February 2026•

1 min read

Global EV Sales Dip 3% Amid Policy Shifts in China and US

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Global electric vehicle sales experienced a 3% decline last month, marking an unexpected slowdown in a rapidly expanding market. This downturn is primarily attributed to significant policy changes in major economies. China notably reduced subsidies and introduced a purchase tax on EVs, while the U.S. federal government simultaneously canceled tax incentives for buyers. Analysts suggest that this disruption in EV sales growth could prompt revisions in long-term oil demand projections, potentially leading to an upward adjustment. The development challenges previous assumptions of consistent EV market expansion, impacting both crude oil futures and EV manufacturers like TSLA and BYD. Data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, cited by Reuters and oilprice.com, underpins these observations.