mileage

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Used EVs also tend to have lower mileage than their gas counterparts and therefore better value, Schirmer said, because EV drivers don’t use them for long road trips to avoid having to stop and charge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He recently sidelined his prized 2001 BMW X5 in favor of a 2014 Hyundai Tucson he bought from his niece because he says it gets about 8 miles better gas mileage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Previously, the mileage was 20,000 with an excess of 5p a mile.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Retirees frequently maintain high mileage estimates, unnecessary collision coverage on aging vehicles or coverage limits that were designed for long daily commutes during working years.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

"They all have their mileage cut to under under ten thou before they're offered for sale. And to think I invented that all by myself," he added proudly.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl