Tesla To Eliminate Model S & Model X To Make Robots
Tesla will stop making the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of this year and begin production of Optimus robots instead.
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Rivian & Tesla Long-Term US Sales Charts — Not Uplifting …
The US electric car market is at an interesting point. We’ve looked at the market as a whole, the top selling brands and auto groups, and the long-term trends of 7 top electric models. However, in that latter piece, we left out the electric giant of the US auto world, … [continued]
Tesla Sales Down 13% (… or 18%), Yet Shareholders Have Faith — CHARTS
Tesla is in a pickle. It’s unclear where it goes from here in the remainder of the year, and years to come. But what does seem clear now is that things have not been going in the right direction for the company, and there’s no “it’s no big deal” explanation … [continued]
A Tesla With 470,000 Miles Gets A Battery Upgrade
A 2015 Tesla Model S 70D with over 470,000 miles has received a battery upgrade — a “new” 100 kWh battery. The “new” battery was actually a used one in good condition. The fact that a Tesla Model S can be driven 470,000 miles and still be functional is news … [continued]
Electric Vehicles Top 5 Vehicle Classes in California — CHARTS
Electric vehicles account for more than 20% — more than one out of five — auto sales in California. The Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 dominate the market and are the first and third best selling cars in the state. However, several other electric models rank very well … [continued]
Long-Term Tesla Quarterly Sales Charts & Graphs — They Sting!
One of the big stories of the week has been Tesla’s poor Q1 2025 sales numbers, with the brand dropping 13% year over year (after already having a YoY sales drop in Q1 2024). This is especially painful for a company that was supposed to be growing 50% a year … [continued]
Tesla Cars Depreciate the Most in USA — But There’s a Catch
There’s a new analysis out there that shows that Tesla vehicles depreciate the most of any brand in the USA after 1 year of ownership (26.6%), after 3 years of ownership (44.4%), and after 5 years of ownership (54.7%). On the flip side, the vehicle brand that depreciates the least … [continued]
10 Electric Vehicles Beating Gas Competitors in California
I covered some of the biggest California EV sales stats and stories yesterday. Naturally, they revolve around Tesla, as Tesla accounts for more than 50% of EV sales in California, and is the second highest selling auto brand in the state overall (only behind Toyota). However, there are several other … [continued]
A Tesla Model S For $9,000?
One of the more interesting and exciting aspects of the electric vehicle market is the possibility of snagging a low-cost used one in good condition. About five years ago, I wrote about several lightly used Chevy Bolts that all cost less than $20,000. A 2019 Model S Standard Range (Raven) … [continued]
Avenue Opens Up For Lucid As It Gets Access To Tesla Superchargers
The new Lucid Gravity luxury SUV goes head-to-head with Tesla, as the first (or second) non-Tesla production EV sold with an NACS port.
