New Wolfspeed EV chip factory poised to tackle automotive chip shortage

An upcoming EV chip manufacturing plant in Germany is poised to finally tackle the chip shortage that has ravaged automakers worldwide. If one thing has become eminently clear over the past three years, it is the fact that the supply chains that bring us everything from cars to surgical masks are incredibly delicate and, further, […]

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Tesla leads record EV sales in Germany, drives investment into charging

Tesla led record-high EV sales in Germany in 2022, and the demand for new EVs is driving the government to invest an added 1.8 billion euros in charging infrastructure. According to data released today by the German KBA, the country’s vehicle registration agency, Germany had record-high EV sales this year, notably led by Tesla. This […]

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Initial Tesla Model X/S models delivered to customers in Germany

The first Tesla Model X Plaids have been delivered to customers in Germany following shipment from the United States. While the U.S. market has been spoiled with access to the Tesla Model S and Model X plaid models, other markets worldwide have not been as lucky. Now, as customers receive their long-awaited vehicles, they are […]

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Tesla Model S and X Plaid arrive in Germany for first deliveries

Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid vehicles have arrived in Germany as the company preparing for first deliveries. Yesterday, we reported Tesla Model S and Model X cars had arrived at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium and loaded onto car haulers for customer deliveries. The haulers were spotted in Antwerp, Belgium, full of […]

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Tesla Model 3 overtakes Model Y as Germany’s favorite EV

The Tesla Model 3 was the most registered electric vehicle in Germany during November, beating out the long-time champion, the Tesla Model Y. With the Tesla Model Y’s introduction to Europe, it quickly became a fan favorite. Its more upright seating and spacious cabin were likely incentives over the Model 3 counterpart. But now, after a […]

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Germany EV charging network is about to get 14 times larger

Germany will spend over 6 billion euros over the next three years to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the country. According to Reuters, the German government has approved a plan to expand its EV charging infrastructure to include over 1 million chargers by 2030. This is an increase of roughly 14 times compared to […]

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Tesla handily controls electric vehicle market in Germany

Tesla is handily controlling the electric vehicle market in Germany, registering around 6,000 vehicles more than second-place Volkswagen through the first three quarters of 2022. Tesla has registered 38,458 electric vehicles in Germany so far in 2022, data from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) showed. This was over 6,000 vehicles clear of Volkswagen, […]

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