With the recently announced retirement of the 75D variants of the Models S and X, and hints about upcoming V3 Superchargers, Tesla is likely getting battle prepared to match the Taycan’s real-world charging speeds (miles added per minute).
The Sultanate of Oman faces many regulatory challenges and see similar emerging macro trends as the rest of the globe, in addition to additional geographic hurdles, consumer preferences, current availability and variety of electric vehicles and uncertainty regarding the economics, TCO, leasing options, and business case.
But the opportunities presented by an accelerated shift to electric mobility are also great.
My first article attempted to answer the question, “Why buy an electric vehicle?” This month I continue with the second article, where I go into more depth to help people understand exactly what to expect when they go electric, and how to get the best out of an electric vehicle.
How do actual electric car drivers handle charging? How much do they use fast charging? How important do they consider superfast charging? How reliable, convenient, and satisfactory do they find charging stations? How many of them charge at home?
“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.”
— Nils Bohr, Nobel laureate in Physics
Volkswagen has created a new business to install EV fast chargers in China as it ramps up for electric car sales in that country.
SolarEdge just announced its EV charging solar inverter can now be controlled with Google Assistant. The smart energy technology company is one of the first to connect EV charging to Google Assistant.
The Tesla Model 3 is turning out to be an electric car that’s seducing car buyers across multiple market segments. According to a CleanTechnica report, “45% of current electric car drivers plan to buy a Tesla next.” Okay, that’s understandable. Non-Tesla EV drivers might be interested in a Tesla. That said, it’s extraordinary how many gas-powered car owners, from vastly different auto segments, are transitioning to Teslas.
Information leaked to The Tesla Show provides interesting new insights about the Model Y, and Vincent tweets details of Tesla’s Urban Charger.
Daimler AG and the BMW Group are collaborating on a joint urban mobility company to create a sustainable, multi-modal, readily accessible urban transportation system. Ride hailing, carsharing, charging and parking in urban centers, all accessible through a single digital experience, will be key components of the new venture.
