As Tesla Falters, These New EVs Are Picking Up the Pace
- Tesla remains America's leading electric vehicle brand but saw an 8.6% decline in sales during Q1 2025, selling 1.3 million vehicles.
- General Motors reported a 114.2% increase in Chevrolet EV sales, with the Chevrolet Bolt set to return.
- New tariffs threaten the EV market, with a potential 25% increase on parts, affecting profitability.
- Analysts from Cox Automotive expect the EV sales landscape to experience volatility in 2025 despite competition and new offerings.
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As Tesla falters, these new EVs are picking up the pace
Tesla net income slid 71% in the first quarter and the company widely missed analyst estimates on revenue. Tesla Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja said vandalism and hostility were to blame.
Surprising new data reveals the five best-selling electric vehicle brands in US — but one expert says 'the road ahead will be anything but smooth'
According to recent data estimates, Tesla has maintained its place as America's leader in the electric vehicle market. The other top EV brands are Ford, GM, BMW, and Hyundai. As detailed by Teslarati, Cox Automotive released a report on EV sales and market increases in the industry. The report noted an 11.4% increase in overall EV sales during the first quarter of 2025, with 296,277 EVs sold in the U.S. New EV sales comprised 7.5% of the market…
US demand for EVs hits the brakes
In South Africa, take-up of electric vehicles (EVs) has been meagre but it’s expected to increase as infrastructure and availability improve. Nonetheless, it’s interesting to note that a foreign market as significant as the US is currently seeing a decline in demand. According to Business Insider, a major car-rental company in the US is offering consumers the opportunity to
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