Mercedes Adds New EQS & C-Class Electric To Line Up
Mercedes has introduced two new electric car models, an undated EQS and an all new C Class Electric. Both are impressive.
Mercedes EQS
Chevy Bolt 7th Best Selling Car in California in 2023 — RIP
I just covered the stunning level of sales Tesla has reached in California, where it is now the second best selling automaker in the state (only trailing Toyota) and has the best selling and second best selling models — of any kind — in the state (the Tesla Model Y … [continued]
Mercedes & BMW Big Overachievers On EV Range
When we discuss electric cars, trucks, and SUVs, one of the first things we discuss is their official range ratings. Unfortunately, these range ratings are not uniformly created and are not uniformly accurate. Therefore, some electric cars do better than expected in the real world and some do worse than … [continued]
My Analysis & Pictures From Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Opening In Atlanta
I have covered the Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub announcement here and the roundtable with Mercedes-Benz executives here. In this article, I’m sharing my pictures and a summary of the opening, my comments on the EQS, and comments on the EQS from one of my friends. The Chargers The Hub For People … [continued]
These Are The Best Electric Cars You Can Buy For 2024 (That Aren’t A Tesla)
You love EVs, but don’t love Elon? One of these might be for you!
US Electric Car Sales Up 147% Since 2021 — CleanTechnica Report
The US electric car market continues to grow strongly. Yes, Tesla still dominates (that’s not changing anytime soon), but several other automakers are also seeing fast-growing full electric vehicle (BEV) sales, and the number of BEV options on the market has exploded in recent quarters. Overall (lacking just a little … [continued]
There’s One Self-Driving Electric Car You Can Now Buy In California — The Mercedes-Benz EQS
Yes, yes, the Tesla “Full Self Driving” suite will one day be robotaxi-capable (so says Elon Musk year after year after year). And, yes, it can drive you from your home to Target right now (sort of). But I’ve got Tesla there’s a difference between having a legitimately and legally … [continued]
BMW i7 vs. Mercedes EQS
Jo Borrás and I have revived our EV Bracket Battle Tournament, and the matchup we were on today was the BMW i7 versus the Mercedes EQS. These are two big luxury sedans from historic German automakers, but they are actually quite different. Jo and I discuss the differences in exterior … [continued]
US Electric Vehicle Sales Up 66%, Rise To 7% Of US Auto Sales
The US electric vehicle market has been growing strongly year after year. Sales in the 1st quarter of 2023 are more than double sales in the 1st quarter of 2021, and they are more than 5 times what they were three years ago. In the grand scheme of things, according … [continued]
New Record Set For An EV Trip From Cape Town To Johannesburg In A Mercedes-Benz…
Motoring journalist Justus Visagie and co-driver Michael MacIntyre drove from Cape Town to Johannesburg in a Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ sedan in 19 hours and 6 seconds. This is a new record for an electric car trip between the two famous South African cities. Netstar, a provider of advanced vehicle and … [continued]
