Tesla has been quickly expanding the states you can lease a used vehicle in. It was only a few a month ago, and now it is up to 17 states. I’m always looking for ways where people who can’t afford the price of a new Tesla could still get most … [continued]
There were over 2.1 million plugin vehicles registered in September, a new record, with BEVs representing 1 out of 5 cars sold worldwide. Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 22% in September 2025 compared to September 2024. There were over 2.1 million registrations, which is a new all-time record. BEVs … [continued]
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]
BEVs reach 21% market share! EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 399,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in September, which is the second best month ever for plugins, only behind the 412,000 units of December 2022. Expect December 2025 to establish a new record score, maybe even … [continued]
I am now eligible for an extended warranty for my Tesla Model Y that will be four years old next month. Should I accept their offer?
BEVs had a record month and represented 37% the total Chinese car market in September. We saw plugins score another million-plus sales in September (1.3 million plugins, in a 2.2-million-unit overall market, up 6% YoY), but growth has been slowing down, with September showing a 16% increase over September 2024. … [continued]
Here is the story of the transition of a performance engine mechanic to a lover of the new dual-motor Tesla Model Y. Picking up the grandkids from school, we have noticed the growth in the Tesla population. We now have three Teslas picking up kids, along with a few other … [continued]
One of the most common concerns about electric cars from people who haven’t bought one yet (and maybe even from EV owners) is how long the battery will last. Funny enough, a new study from Swedish used car platform Kvdbil finds that EV batteries actually hold up longer than gas … [continued]
So, we’re here. The US tax credit for electric vehicles is gone. Objectively, many electric vehicle models still compete very well with the gas-powered competition. However, the stimulus of a tax credit means fewer people will be told “hey, you should consider an EV — you can get a tax … [continued]
I’m having my first Tesla mobile service visit this week. Up until now, my long range 2022 Tesla Model Y has needed no maintenance at all. A message recommending a new 12-volt battery has been flashing on my dash, though.** Anytime I needed a repair on one of my prior … [continued]
