• reddig33@lemmy.world
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    15 days ago

    I expect those Tesla numbers to drop like a rock in Q2. Unless they are including used vehicles.

  • mctoasterson@reddthat.com
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    15 days ago

    What many Americans would gravitate toward in the market is a “transitional” medium SUV or crossover type vehicle that is a Plugin Electric Hybrid (PHEV). This is the best option for many suburbanites because the infrastructure isn’t there for full electric for most uses cases, but most people living in single-family homes could afford to retrofit their residential electrical service at their own cost, and thereby do 90% of their driving on electricity while still retaining the capability of doing longer trips with gasoline. They need to be able to take the kid to baseball practice and fit the other kids Tuba or Cello in the back hatch etc.

    Personally I know many people who would settle for this compromise as a transitional vehicle. We just need a few more options that aren’t $50K+ new.

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    13 days ago

    Wow USA really still is hugely Tesla dominated. Despite the protests and alleged unpopularity in USA, sales only dropped 3%!?
    And even the godawful Cybertruck with all its flaws, is selling almost as well as the F150 Lightning!
    Also no Toyota in top 10 is definitely going to change soon.

    Edit:
    Apparently the chart is updated, and now shows Tesla dropped 9%.