Electric-vehicle sales in the United States remain under strain despite higher petrol prices, a pattern that challenges the assumption that more expensive fuel will automatically accelerate the move away from combustion engines.
According to a Jalopnik market roundup, the weakness extends beyond EVs. Large pickup trucks and luxury SUVs are also seeing slower sales, signalling a more cautious environment for expensive vehicles.
The report also highlights policy questions around exemptions involving autonomous tractor-trailers. The issue underlines how vehicle technology is being shaped not only by consumer demand, but also by the legal framework governing freight operations and automated driving.
Polestar's latest sales result was another warning sign for the electric sector, according to the report. For drivers in Montenegro, the US market is not a direct guide to local buying choices, but its slowdown reinforces a practical point: fuel prices alone do not settle the case for an EV. Charging access, upfront cost, driving range and suitability for regular long-distance travel remain central considerations.