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In Just 15 Years, No One Will Own an Electric Car - Here's What Will Replace Them Instead

21 Sep 2025 | Abstracted from Indian Defence Review

EVs are central to a coming shift in mobility: by 2040, personal electric car ownership may disappear as automakers pivot to subscription-based, software-driven models. EVs will serve as platforms for autonomous fleets, shared transport, and tiered digital services. Younger users prefer access over ownership, and manufacturers are redesigning vehicles as connected devices - raising concerns over repair rights, data control, and user autonomy.

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