Tesla has implemented a new discount on Model 3 vehicles in China, the world’s biggest EV market, amid a worldwide demand slump for the automaker. We reported that Tesla’s sales in Europe were cut in half in January compared to last year, despite last year already being down. With sales stagnating in the US and… Continue reading Tesla brings new discount to China amid demand slump
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Reddit TSLA group moves to fire Elon, Tesla insurance discounts, and big solar
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we look at a group of $TSLA shareholders on Reddit who want Elon Musk fired as CEO of Tesla – and they’re using his own public words against him. Plus the new Model Y arrives in US showrooms and FSD users can get a break on insurance. Plus the Volvo… Continue reading Reddit TSLA group moves to fire Elon, Tesla insurance discounts, and big solar
There’s finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk
There finally appears to be some Tesla shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk from the company after years of concerns being ignored by the board and most shareholders. However, probably nothing will happen as long as the stock (TSLA) is up. For years, we have expressed concerns about Elon Musk steering Tesla away from its… Continue reading There’s finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk
Here’s an up-close look at the new Tesla Model Y, now in 17 showrooms across US
Last month, Tesla unveiled the new Model Y in the United States, featuring an all-new light bar design, a redesigned rear-end, and a refreshed interior. It’s currently available as a “launch series” model, starting at $59,990 – with deliveries beginning in March. The new Model Y is currently in 19 Tesla showrooms across North America,… Continue reading Here’s an up-close look at the new Tesla Model Y, now in 17 showrooms across US
Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back
On what feels like the first-ever February episode of Quick Charge, we explore the rapid decline of Tesla fortunes in Europe and California, the rapid rise of BYD plug-in vehicles, and talk through the latest round of Canadian trade tariffs as President Trump’s North American trade war hits its stride. We’ve also got some great… Continue reading Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back
Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system
Tesla is starting to offer insurance discounts for people who drive more using its “supervised Full Self-Driving” suite of advanced driver assist features. For years, Tesla has been claiming that its “Full Self-Driving”(FSD) suite of advanced driver-assist features is “safer than human driving.” The company faced a lot of pushback on that front – primarily… Continue reading Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system
Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia EV sales climb in January
Several automakers, including Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia, reported higher EV sales in the US in January. Here’s a look at some of the top-selling EV models (outside of Tesla) last month. EV sales in the US by model in January 2025 With nearly 133,000 electric vehicles sold in December, EVs accounted for 8.8% of… Continue reading Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia EV sales climb in January
GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue
GM cut a shift at its Ramos Arizpe manufacturing plant in Mexico, where it builds the Chevy Equinox EV and Honda Prologue. According to GM, the move was due to Honda’s decision to slow Prologue output. With sales of its sole electric SUV in the US surging, why is Honda cutting back? GM cuts shift… Continue reading GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue
Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
Tesla sales are dropping like a rock in Europe based on early sales numbers coming for January 2025. Many are linking this to dissatisfaction with CEO Elon Musk’s meddling in European politics. While there’s undoubtedly some of that going on, it’s not the only factor. Several European countries release car sale numbers on a monthly… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing
Tesla’s sales have dropped by double digits in California, the most important EV market in the US, all while the rest of the EV market is growing. California is the biggest market for electric vehicles in the US and by a wide margin. In fact, if it wasn’t for California, the US would be even… Continue reading Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing