Today’s Elon Musk tweets roundup includes some information on availability of the Performance version of the Model 3, including when demo cars will be available, as well as leasing info for the 3 and details on red interior availability. Check it…
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Tesla Model 3 Teardown Reveals It’s Cheaper To Make Than Most Think
With CEO Musk’s recent Tweets about Tesla Model 3 production costs and release of certain variants, this new information is even more compelling. We hear time and time again that automakers are losing money on EVs. Some people believe that an act…
VW Begins Training Experts For Electric I.D. Production
The big electric offensive by Volkswagen Group, that intends to launch 27 electric cars within three years (among four brands around the world), requires more engineers. The German company decided to train top experts for the production of the I.D. fam…
Nissan Can’t Keep Up With LEAF Demand – Over 35,000 Orders Placed
It’s promising to see demand for the new LEAF so high, but when will supply catch up? According to EV Sales Blog, through the end of April Nissan sold in Europe some 11,902 LEAFs, and despite that being the highest result among all plug-ins, it&#…
Fiat Confirms Next-Gen 500e Is Coming, Wagon Version Too
Automaker won’t say exactly when, or provide specs though. Fiat didn’t get its own dedicated presentation during FCA’s recent conference like the ones for Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Jeep, and Ram, but Sergio Marchionne still made some elec…
Nissan LEAF Sales Shot Up In U.S. In May 2018
You have to go back, way back to December 2016. That’s the last time Nissan LEAF sales exceeded the number for this past May in the U.S. Globally, sales of the new 2018 Nissan LEAF have been through the roof. The new LEAF has been so hot that Nis…
Chevy Bolt Sales Estimates Continue To Slide While Volt Gains Ground
Chevy winds down 2018 Bolt sales – 2019 production begins in July. Unfortunately, due to GM’s recent decision to withhold monthly sales reports in favor of a Tesla-like quarterly reporting system, the following numbers are estimates. Inside…
News: Consumer Reports Flips Tesla Model 3 Rating
In the automotive equivalent of pulling a rabbit out of a hat, Tesla has magically transformed its rating from the powerful product testing magazine, Consumer Reports, from a “not recommended” to a “recommended buy.”
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May 2018 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales: What To Expect?
May 2018 plug-in sales should continue to set records and paint a picture of a promising future for the segment. May marks the 32nd month of consecutive year-over-year monthly sales gains* for plug-in vehicles. It has been a very interesting year for e…