What Tesla's image problem means for the transition to EVs
(grist.org)
Following its founding by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003, Tesla became the world’s leading electric vehicle brand in less than a decade.
Following its founding by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003, Tesla became the world’s leading electric vehicle brand in less than a decade.
Tesla (TSLA) announces 336,681 deliveries, far worse than expected
(electrek.co)
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers. The automaker confirmed it delivered 336,681 electric vehicles during the first three months of the year — far below expectations.
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers. The automaker confirmed it delivered 336,681 electric vehicles during the first three months of the year — far below expectations.
Lucid orders are surging as former Tesla drivers flock to other EV brands
(electrek.co)
With Tesla owners looking for another option, one EV brand is taking advantage. Lucid Motors (LCID) CEO said the company is seeing a “dramatic uptick” in orders from Tesla drivers. Over the past two months, 50% of orders were from former Tesla owners.
With Tesla owners looking for another option, one EV brand is taking advantage. Lucid Motors (LCID) CEO said the company is seeing a “dramatic uptick” in orders from Tesla drivers. Over the past two months, 50% of orders were from former Tesla owners.
Over 17M EVs sold in 2024 – Record Year
(rhomotion.com)
Rho Motion, the leading electric vehicle (EV) research house, today revealed that following the fourth successive global monthly record of passenger car and light-duty EV sales, 17.1 million units were sold in 2024.
Rho Motion, the leading electric vehicle (EV) research house, today revealed that following the fourth successive global monthly record of passenger car and light-duty EV sales, 17.1 million units were sold in 2024.
Protests hit Tesla dealerships across the world in challenge to Elon Musk
(theguardian.com)
From Australia to Europe and the US, demonstrators rallied against carmaker’s dismantling of US federal government
From Australia to Europe and the US, demonstrators rallied against carmaker’s dismantling of US federal government
Things Are Bad at Tesla. They're About to Get Much Worse
(forbes.com)
Tesla is in a world of hurt. Sales in California, its main market in the U.S., plummeted 31% in January from a year ago. European numbers are even worse, dropping 43% in the year’s first two months. And in China, by far its most important market for profitability, Tesla sales crashed 29% through February. Its stock has tanked, dropping 34% this year.
Tesla is in a world of hurt. Sales in California, its main market in the U.S., plummeted 31% in January from a year ago. European numbers are even worse, dropping 43% in the year’s first two months. And in China, by far its most important market for profitability, Tesla sales crashed 29% through February. Its stock has tanked, dropping 34% this year.
US auto tariffs help Chinese EVs to race ahead
(ft.com)
US car tariffs help Chinese EVs to race ahead
US car tariffs help Chinese EVs to race ahead
Toyota's 'Circular Factory' Idea Could Be a Great Alternative to Junk Yards
(thedrive.com)
With one junked car at a time, Toyota looks to reduce, reuse, and recycle its way into another profit stream while keeping trash out of well, actual streams.
With one junked car at a time, Toyota looks to reduce, reuse, and recycle its way into another profit stream while keeping trash out of well, actual streams.
Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Elon Musk Backlash
(newsweek.com)
Sales of vehicles made by Elon Musk's Tesla plummeted in the first two months of 2025 in the European Union (EU), industry group The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said on Tuesday morning.
Sales of vehicles made by Elon Musk's Tesla plummeted in the first two months of 2025 in the European Union (EU), industry group The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said on Tuesday morning.
Tesla deliveries down 43% in Europe while EVs are up 31%
(electrek.co)
The official numbers from ACEA are out, and they confirmed that Tesla deliveries have crashed by 43% in Europe so far this year.
The official numbers from ACEA are out, and they confirmed that Tesla deliveries have crashed by 43% in Europe so far this year.
Tesla's Europe sales drop nearly 45% amid row over Musk's Trump links
(theguardian.com)
Sales of new Tesla cars slumped in Europe last month in the latest indication of a potential buyer backlash over Elon Musk’s high profile and controversial behaviour since becoming a leading figure in Donald Trump’s administration.
Sales of new Tesla cars slumped in Europe last month in the latest indication of a potential buyer backlash over Elon Musk’s high profile and controversial behaviour since becoming a leading figure in Donald Trump’s administration.
Tesla sales drop 35% in San Diego County
(fox5sandiego.com)
ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The years of Tesla’s autopilot profits have come to a screeching halt with the latest Tesla sales numbers down 35% this February compared to February 2024 in San Diego County.
ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The years of Tesla’s autopilot profits have come to a screeching halt with the latest Tesla sales numbers down 35% this February compared to February 2024 in San Diego County.
Court Imposes over $1.6B in Penalties on a Toyota Subsidiary for Emissions Fraud
(justice.gov)
Today, U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith for the Eastern District of Michigan accepted Hino Motors, Ltd.’s guilty plea to a one-count criminal information charging it with having engaged in a multi-year criminal conspiracy to defraud both the U.S. government and American consumers and illicitly smuggle goods into the country.
Today, U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith for the Eastern District of Michigan accepted Hino Motors, Ltd.’s guilty plea to a one-count criminal information charging it with having engaged in a multi-year criminal conspiracy to defraud both the U.S. government and American consumers and illicitly smuggle goods into the country.
50% Plugin Vehicle Market Share in China – February 2025 Sales Report
(cleantechnica.com)
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, even in one of the slowest months of the year — due to the Chinese New Year celebrations — with plugins scoring 686,000 sales (in a 1.39-million-unit overall market).
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, even in one of the slowest months of the year — due to the Chinese New Year celebrations — with plugins scoring 686,000 sales (in a 1.39-million-unit overall market).
BYD's New 'Megawatt' EV Charging Is So Fast It Makes Gas Irrelevant
(insideevs.com)
BYD's New 'Megawatt' EV Charging Is So Fast It Makes Gas Irrelevant
BYD's New 'Megawatt' EV Charging Is So Fast It Makes Gas Irrelevant
Bloomberg: BYD's Five-Minute Charges Compare with Competitors (Gift Article)
(bloomberg.com)
Chinese automaker BYD Co. is turning heads with claims that it’s developed an electric-vehicle platform it says will enable drivers to charge an EV in roughly the same time it takes to refuel a gasoline car.
Chinese automaker BYD Co. is turning heads with claims that it’s developed an electric-vehicle platform it says will enable drivers to charge an EV in roughly the same time it takes to refuel a gasoline car.
Cheap Chinese Cars Are Taking over Roads from Brazil to South Africa
(bloomberg.com)
Trump’s tariffs look powerless to stop the incursion of inexpensive cars from China — and may speed it up.
Trump’s tariffs look powerless to stop the incursion of inexpensive cars from China — and may speed it up.
BYD confirms new 1000V Super E-Platform capable of fast charging 400 km in 5 min
(electrek.co)
We EV enthusiasts have heard it all from the haters before. “What are you gonna do with all those batteries?” “There’s just not enough range,” and, of course, “Charging takes so much longer than a gas station visit.” As previously teased, Chinese auto conglomerate BYD has introduced a new 1,000-volt EV platform that can enable charging rates as fast (or perhaps faster) than a trip to the gas station. We’re talking five minutes.
We EV enthusiasts have heard it all from the haters before. “What are you gonna do with all those batteries?” “There’s just not enough range,” and, of course, “Charging takes so much longer than a gas station visit.” As previously teased, Chinese auto conglomerate BYD has introduced a new 1,000-volt EV platform that can enable charging rates as fast (or perhaps faster) than a trip to the gas station. We’re talking five minutes.
Tesla is done in Germany: 94% say they won't buy a Tesla car
(electrek.co)
A survey of over 100,000 Germans revealed that 94% won’t buy a Tesla vehicle.
A survey of over 100,000 Germans revealed that 94% won’t buy a Tesla vehicle.
Why Mercedes Is Putting Transmissions in Its EVs – Starting with the CLA
(thedrive.com)
The CLA's two-speed gearbox adds cost, but Mercedes told The Drive that the investment is worth it, especially at highway speeds.
The CLA's two-speed gearbox adds cost, but Mercedes told The Drive that the investment is worth it, especially at highway speeds.
Tesla Owners Are Desperately Trying to Disguise Their Cars
(rollingstone.com)
As oligarch Elon Musk continues to bulldoze entire sectors of the federal government via his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the backlash has taken a toll on automaker Tesla, which counts him as both CEO and de facto head of marketing.
As oligarch Elon Musk continues to bulldoze entire sectors of the federal government via his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the backlash has taken a toll on automaker Tesla, which counts him as both CEO and de facto head of marketing.
Mercedes Unveils Entry-Level Electric Sedan in Swipe at Tesla
(bloomberg.com)
Mercedes-Benz Group AG unwrapped its most affordable electric sedan yet as the German manufacturer seeks to challenge EV makers such as Tesla Inc., which has suffered from tumbling sales in Europe.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG unwrapped its most affordable electric sedan yet as the German manufacturer seeks to challenge EV makers such as Tesla Inc., which has suffered from tumbling sales in Europe.