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Martyn Lee

Business, Leisure, Technology, Automotive

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🗓️ 5 February 2026

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 05 February 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

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USED EV SALES SURGE AS PRICES SLIDE ON CINCH https://evne.ws/46Gfz87

DEALERS BACK SECURITY CURBS ON CHINESE CARS https://bit.ly/4r0Bsax

TESLA’S GRIP ON US EVS STARTS TO SLIP https://evne.ws/4rc248w

FLEETS DRIVE ELECTRIC SURGE AS PRIVATE BUYERS STALL https://evne.ws/4racZj9

Transcript

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0:00.0	I can't believe it.
0:03.6	Max has asked me to move in with him.
0:06.0	I mean, you practically live with each other already, but that's great.
0:09.8	Did you hear that joke?
0:11.5	Yes, thanks for letting us know.
0:14.2	I see you've updated your universal credit claim.
0:17.1	Now you're going to be living together.
0:21.3	If you're telling other people about a change in your circumstances,
0:25.4	tell us too to avoid a penalty.
0:27.8	Search Tel DWP.
0:30.0	Next time you fly on business, arrive feeling fresh in Emirates Business class.
0:35.7	On your flight, you can sink into leather seats that recline flat for a better sleep.
0:40.8	You can enjoy delicious regional meals and premium drinks.
0:44.5	And there's onboard Wi-Fi if you need to work.
0:47.6	Along with Emirates chauffeur-driven airport transfers and entry to the luxurious Emirates Lounge,
0:53.6	it's just a better way to do business.
0:56.1	Book now on emirates.com.
1:00.3	I can't believe it.
1:01.9	Max has asked me to move in with him.
1:04.3	I mean, you practically live with each other already, but that's great.
1:08.2	Did you hear that, Joe?
1:09.8	Yes, thanks for letting us know. I see you've updated your universal credit claim. Now you're going to be living together.
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