Electric Vehicles

Tesla Model X Over 22% More Efficient On Winter Highway Than Audi e-tron Or Jaguar…

Just in case anyone needs yet more proof that the much vaunted “Tesla killers” are really all bark and no bite, here’s more real-world proof from EV rental specialists nextmove. They show the Tesla Model X is vastly more efficient than the alleged “competition” in highway driving conditions. It seems Audi and Jaguar still have more homework to do to get to passing grade on the basics of EV engineering, but let’s give them some points for showing up.

Elon Musk Deconstructs Tesla’s Production Ramp Timelines

Elon Musk recently went on ARK Invest’s “For Your Innovation” podcast, where he talked about Tesla’s progress with autonomous vehicle tech and the company’s production ramp rates for Model 3 and beyond. His comments shed light on his view of the company’s progress with the Model 3 production ramp compared to earlier estimates and help the rest of us better understand the company’s oft criticized delays.

Where Will Electrify America Drive “The Golden Spike?”

Nine months after their first station came online, we are starting to see the Electrify America network come together. As more stations come online, it’s looking like a three-way race to see which transcontinental route for EV rapid charging will open first. Just as with the original transcontinental railroads, today’s transcontinental EV routes will improve safety and save lives.

Which 5 Electric Vehicles Will Next Cross 100,000 Sales In A Year?

I reported 11 days ago that the Tesla Model 3 was the best selling electric car in the world in 2018 (special thanks to Jose Pontes and EV Volumes for the data). What the data also showed, which I didn’t specifically highlight, is that the Tesla Model 3 became the first passenger electric vehicle to cross 100,000 sales in a single year. At 145,846 sales, the car actually crushed that milestone.