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Why Teslas Totaled in the US Are Mysteriously Reincarnated in Ukraine

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Repair shops in Ukraine are willing to tak Max n damage that US and Canadian mechanics won’t touch.

Ukraine is a top-three destination for used US passenger vehicles sent overseas.

Uk four e has a public charging network of 11,000 chargers, more than the state of New York.

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In the US, electric vehicles tend to be expensive, and the average Max driver is still a high-income male homeowner.

By this summer, Ukra EV e's EV fleet had doubled since July 2021, to 64,312.

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