Tesla News
- by Lars EVBASE
Toyota's Late Leap into the EV Race: A Misstep or Calculated Delay?
Toyota Australia's delayed entry into the EV market, marked by its recent bZ4X launch, stands in stark contrast to the advancing global shift towards electric mobility. The company's preference for hybrids, citing affordability and inadequate charging infrastructure, is challenged by the success of competitively priced EVs like the BYD Dolphin and Tesla's Model Y in Australia. Despite a reasonable charging network, Toyota's hesitation seems a bid to retain market share until they unveil more EVs by 2026 or 2027. However, with competitors like Hyundai and the VW group already phasing out ICE vehicles in some regions, Toyota's cautious approach could potentially cost them in the fast-evolving automotive landscape, particularly if their future EV offerings don't match up to the competition.
- by Lars EVBASE
Volkswagen STOPS NEW ICE Car Sales in Norway: A Sign of Accelerating EV Transition in Europe
Volkswagen (VW) ceased the sales of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars in Norway on 21st October 2023, reflecting a broader shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe ahead of planned political bans on ICE vehicles. The transition to EVs is outpacing the proposed bans in several European countries, with Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany showing significant EV adoption. As VW navigates the competitive EV landscape in Norway against rivals like Tesla and new entrant BYD, its decision might prompt other automakers to follow suit, potentially making Norway a blueprint for other markets in Europe. This move by VW exemplifies the accelerating pace of the transition to sustainable transportation in the region.
- by Lars EVBASE
Misleading Maneuvers: The Tumultuous Road of BMW in the Electric Vehicle Arena
The article discusses the apparent confusion within BMW's strategic approach towards the electric vehicle (EV) transition, led by its CEO, Oliver Zipse. His conflicting statements regarding EV infrastructure and the phase-out of combustion engines have reportedly muddled BMW’s narrative. Despite having appealing EVs, BMW faces stiff competition from companies like Tesla, which has outperformed BMW significantly in specific markets. Unlike its competitors, BMW has not committed to phasing out combustion engines, sending mixed signals to its customers and stakeholders. The article suggests that this ambiguous stance could derail BMW from the global shift towards electric mobility, urging a recalibration of its strategic direction towards sustainability.