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This week's tech recap highlights ex-Waymo CEO John Krafcik's skepticism over Tesla's Robotaxi, Rivian's $5 billion factory groundbreaking, Tesla's $0 down lease offer amid sales struggles, Uber riders preferring Waymo Robotaxis, and BYD overtaking Tesla in global EV sales. read more

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July EV sales looked strong on the surface, but the looming impact of tariffs and the end of EV tax credits reveal a more complicated picture, according to Cars.com’s new Industry Insights report. more…

As Cybertruck sales fall, Tesla raised the price of its top-end “Cyberbeast” model by $15k today, bundling some additional software and perks to go along with it. The top-end trim now costs almost three times as much as the truck’s originally-promised base price of $40k. more…

Tesla raises price of Cybertruck as federal EV credit deadline looms amid struggles with inventory and sales. read more

The most expensive version of the Cybertruck got a $15,000 price hike because of a mandatory "Luxe Package."

Seven-figure EV hypercars are struggling to make an emotional connection with buyers.

From Dieselgate shame to EV sales success, who would've predicted Volkswagen could overtake Tesla?

Tesla offers $0 down leases on used EVs to boost sales amid declining figures; only available in CA and TX read more

Hyundai Motor, Audi and BYD are redirecting their strategic focus on electric sedans to achieve balanced sales growth with their SUV lineups. The three carmakers recently introduced flagship all-electric models in Korea, hoping to capture local demand for quality sedans. Last month, Hyundai Motor unveiled the freshly redesigned IONIQ 6 electric vehicle (EV) for the Korean market. The upgraded model came in almost three years after the vehicle debuted in September 2022. The IONIQ 6 is one of the carmaker’s flagship EV models, along with the IONIQ 5 compact SUV. The new IONIQ 6 has clear upsides compared with other electric sedans, as the vehicle is capable of traveling up to 562 kilometers on a single charge — the highest among EVs available in Korea. Given local customers’ strong preference for longer-range EVs, the vehicle holds a strong competitive edge in the non-premium EV sedan market. The vehicle is available for less than 50 million won ($35,700), making it an outstanding

Trump is dismantling America's pro-EV policies. But before they're gone, consumers are cashing in.

After years of promising true autonomous driving is just a software update away, will Tesla's Autopilot journey finally end up in a courtroom?

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Tesla's UK sales plunged nearly 60% in July, slashing market share to 0.7% as Chinese rivals like BYD surged. Discounts and energy ventures may not be enough.

Tesla launches new Model Y with 6 seats and 467 miles of range in China amid poor sales. Offers FSD for extra cost. read more

Shares of Tesla are trading marginally higher Monday afternoon. Investors are weighing a mix of bullish institutional data against signs of weakening consumer demand in key European markets. read more

Tesla insiders have been unloading their shares at an impressive rate. Excluding CEO Elon Musk, Tesla executives and board members have sold more than 50% of their TSLA shares over the last year. And that might only be part of the story. more…

BYD leads global NEV sales, Tesla falls behind with declining sales. BYD sets records in India and plans expansion into Europe. read more

Tesla offering up to 40% discounts to UK leasing companies to move units amid sales woes, but no changes to retail prices. read more

Major battery makers reported a continued decrease in factory utilization rates in the first half due to waning global demand for electric vehicles (EVs), data showed Friday. In its semiannual report, industry leader LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES) said its production capacity stood at 20.1 trillion won ($14.5 billion) in the first six months of this year, with an average plant capacity utilization rate of 51.3 percent. The figure has steadily declined from 73.6 percent in 2022 to 69.3 percent in 2023 and 57.8 percent last year. Samsung SDI Co.'s operation rate of plants for small batteries fell to 44 percent in the January-June period from 58 percent last year, according to the company's semiannual report. Although the report does not disclose rates for its plants for medium-sized and large batteries, their utilization rates are also assumed to have declined. SK On Co.'s operation rate, in contrast, rebounded to 52.2 percent in the first half from 43.6 percent last year, which had

Global EV sales are still riding high, with 1.6 million EVs sold in July 2025, according to new data from global research firm Rho Motion. That’s up 21% from July last year, even though sales dipped 9% from June. It brings total EV sales for the first seven months of the year to 10.7 million – up 27% compared to the same period in 2024. more…

Plus, suppliers are offloading tariff costs onto automakers and Tesla's board is under a microscope over Musk's new pay package.

Tesla's sales in Norway surged 24% in the first half of 2025, bucking the trend of a decline in other European markets. read more

BYD's India sales hit record with 3,000 units sold in a week, facing challenges due to strained India-China ties as Tesla expands in India. read more

Anyone who actively monitors the market’s state knows that, contrary to the general trend of electrification, Tesla is

Tesla opened its first showroom in India last month with little of its usual pomp, but the entry of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company still made a splash – and is further driving expectations for the South Asian nation’s EV market. Indians have been quietly buying EVs. While still a niche segment in the world’s third-largest car market, EVs are belatedly gaining ground, with a fierce battle emerging between new players and the once dominant Tata Motors. JSW MG Motor India – a joint venture...

We're looking at global EV growth, as well as the ongoing negotiations between Volkswagen and its UAW employees in Tennessee.

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Global EV sales in July reached 1.6 million, with China leading the way. Despite declines in some markets, overall growth was 21% YoY. read more

South Korean auto giants Hyundai and Kia are finding success with new EV models arriving, including the IONIQ 9 and EV4. With several low-cost EVs on the way, this could be Hyundai’s golden ticket. Here’s what’s coming next. more…

Tesla saw a 71% jump in registrations last week, but overall sales are down 11% YoY. European and Chinese sales also declined. read more

In July, average price of new EVs in the US fell 2.2%, with incentives rising 40% as Tesla led the price cuts in the US. read more

Faraday Future stock traded lower after issuing its 15th weekly business update, evaluating opportunities in the new crypto-friendly 401(k) landscape. read more

US EV sales are surging as prices dip and automakers pile on record incentives to clear out inventory before the $7,500 EV tax credit vanishes, according to Kelley Blue Book’s latest numbers. more…

We're looking at a peak amidst Tesla's tumbling, as well as Mercedes' puppy-dog eyes to the EU over continued ICE development.

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in mainland China hit a speed bump last month, sparking worries about the industry’s growth momentum as more carmakers heed Beijing’s call to hold back on discounts and focus on profitability. Total EV deliveries, comprising passenger cars and commercial vehicles like buses, slid 5 per cent from a month earlier to 1.26 million units in July, according to data from the government-backed China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). It was the first...

With its car business in a nosedive, the company is making a dramatic pivot to become the UK's next big power company. The UK's energy sector generates over $200 billion a year and a slice of that could be exactly what Musk is looking to use to shore up Tesla.

Sono Motors claimed its EV’s solar panels could add around 150 miles of range every day, for free.

Tesla saw a decline in Chinese domestic sales for Model Y and Model 3 as global sales also fall, including in UK and California. read more

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has applied for a license to supply electricity to homes and businesses in the U.K., potentially disrupting the current energy market. read more

After disastrous sales and crashing resale values, the cheapest version of Tesla's sci-fi pickup suddenly has a multi-week wait time. Is this the start of a comeback or just a last-gasp buying frenzy?

The past week saw significant developments in the electric vehicle sector, with Rivian's mixed Q2 earnings, Lyft's stock drop, record EV market share in Europe, Lucid facing near-term challenges, and Tesla dominating used EV sales. read more

Carvana reports 9% of unit sales as EVs and PHEVs, up from 2% in 2023. Tesla maintains top 3 spots in used EV sales. read more

"...the Legislature enacted a special provision for Tesla that not only permitted Tesla to continue selling vehicles from two dealerships it already had in the state, but also to sell vehicles from an additional dealership. This special provision does not apply to Rivian." The post Rivian is suing Ohio for a direct sales ban, and it lists Tesla as getting favoritism appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla sales in Europe are continuing to decline rapidly, and it appears the pain is just beginning for the automaker. more…

Costco’s EV Marketplace hopes to guide its members through every step of their electrification journey with helpful articles, insights, and resources. The online resource gas just hit its six-month milestone, and to celebrate, they’re rolling out fresh deals on three new Volvo EVs. UPDATE 05AUG2025: new Cadillac, 2026MY GM vehicles eligible. more…

It’s all part of “the biggest product launch program” in the company’s history.

Tesla sales in China have dropped 12% YoY despite quarterly growth in registrations amid global decline and Elon Musk's pay package. read more

Hyundai Motor and Kia are zeroing in on the lucrative European electric vehicle (EV) market to offset a potential fall in eco-friendly vehicle sales in the United States ahead of the planned termination of EV subsidies. The Donald Trump administration plans to stop offering federal EV subsidies starting in October, clouding the outlook for Hyundai Motor Group’s EV sales growth as the carmaker also grapples with the aftermath of the blanket 15 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. The current situation highlights the need for the company to focus more on boosting EV sales in Europe, where demand for eco-friendly vehicles is rising rapidly. Hyundai Motor Group is one of the few global carmakers that sells a full lineup of price-competitive EVs, from compact SUVs to sedans. According to data from market tracker SNE Research, the number of newly registered EVs across the globe soared to some 9.47 million in the first half of this year, up by 31.8 percent from a year earlier. Europe is the

Hyundai Motor and Kia are zeroing in on the lucrative European electric vehicle (EV) market to offset a potential fall in eco-friendly vehicle sales in the United States ahead of the planned termination of EV subsidies. The Donald Trump administration plans to stop offering federal EV subsidies starting in October, clouding the outlook for Hyundai Motor Group’s EV sales growth as the carmaker also grapples with the aftermath of the blanket 15 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. The current situation highlights the need for the company to focus more on boosting EV sales in Europe, where demand for eco-friendly vehicles is rising rapidly. Hyundai Motor Group is one of the few global carmakers that sells a full lineup of price-competitive EVs, from compact SUVs to sedans. According to data from market tracker SNE Research, the number of newly registered EVs across the globe soared to some 9.47 million in the first half of this year, up by 31.8 percent from a year earlier. Europe is the

Tesla reclaimed the top spot in Korea's imported car market in July, driven by strong sales of its Model Y, industry data showed Tuesday. According to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA), 27,090 imported passenger cars were newly registered last month, up 23.3 percent from 21,977 units the previous year. KAIDA attributed the sales growth to improved supply conditions for certain brands compared with last year. Tesla topped the list with 7,357 units sold in July, reclaiming the No. 1 spot after losing it in June. The U.S. EV maker first topped the list in May. BMW followed with 6,490 units sold in July, while Mercedes-Benz ranked third with 4,472 units. Tesla's Model Y was the best selling model with 6,559 units sold, followed by the BMW 520 with 1,292 units and Tesla's Model 3 at 798. By fuel type, hybrids accounted for 49.7 percent of sales at 13,469 units, followed by EVs at 37.6 percent, gasoline models at 11.5 percent and diesel cars at 1.2 percent.

Cites low demand and overcapacity for electric cars on the same day Tesla gives Elon Musk $29 billion for similar reasons Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant Foxconn has sold its US electric vehicle factory and will use the land to make AI servers instead.…

Ohio has banned direct-to-consumer sales since 2014, yet Tesla is allowed to sell here. Rivian says that that ain't fair.

It wasn’t just the best sales month so far for the Chevy Equinox EV. It was the best for a non-Tesla EV in the US. The electric SUV is selling like hotcakes, driving GM’s EV sales up more than 115% in July. more…

Tesla’s brand loyalty levels dropped from the best in the industry to fairly middling results, according to new data from S&P Global Mobility, and it’s all because of the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. more…

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Rivian is suing Ohio’s department of motor vehicles over the state’s ban on car companies bypassing dealerships to sell cars directly to consumers. In the federal lawsuit, the electric vehicle company calls the ban “irrational in the extreme,” arguing that it decreases competition and reduces consumer choice. Rivian also notes that Tesla is allowed to sell its vehicles directly to customers in Ohio, which presents an unfair playing field for other EV makers. “Ohio’s prohibition is pure economic protectionism for the benefit of Ohio’s existing auto dealers, putting their profits ahead of consumers,” Rivian says in the complaint, which was filed Monday in the District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. “Ohio’s prohibition is pure economic protectionism for the benefit of Ohio’s existing auto dealers, putting their profits ahead of consumers.”

Costco’s EV Marketplace hopes to guide its members through every step of their electrification journey with helpful articles, insights, and resources. The online resource gas just hit its six-month milestone, and to celebrate, they’re rolling out fresh deals on three new Volvo EVs. more…

Audi Korea is on a path to reclaim its old glory with solid sales of its electric vehicle (EV) lineups, marking a surprising turnaround after the luxury carmaker suffered years of sluggish performance in the market. According to data from the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA), Audi Korea’s total auto sales soared by 36.27 percent to 4,910 vehicles in the first half of this year. Two strategic models — the Q4 e-tron electric SUV and the A6 sedan — led the sales rebound. The Q4 e-tron in particular topped Audi Korea's lineup, with 1,178 sold during the same period. Audi Korea is moving to introduce more EV models to solidify its position and regain its luster here. The carmaker began sales of the Q6 e-tron EV in March to boost its overall sales growth. The vehicle has yet to match the popularity of the Q4 e-tron, but it serves as additional profit driver, recording 218 vehicles sold between March and June. The carmaker is also ready to start sales of its A6

Korean battery makers saw their combined global market share decline in the first half from a year ago despite an overall growth in global electric vehicle (EV) battery usage, data showed Monday. According to energy market tracker SNE Research, global battery usage in EVs, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) totaled 504.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) during the January-June period, up 37.3 percent from the same period last year. The combined market share of LG Energy Solution Ltd., SK On Co. and Samsung SDI Co. dropped by 5.4 percentage points from a year earlier to 16.4 percent for the January-June period. LG Energy Solution maintained its No. 3 position, with 47.2 GWh of batteries used, which marks a 4.4 percent on-year increase and 9.4 percent of the global market. SK On ranked fifth with 19.6 GWh, recording a 10.7 percent increase, accounting for 3.9 percent of the global market. In contrast, Samsung SDI saw its battery usage decline 8 percent to 16

Despite sales in the US rising 9%, Ford’s (F) EV sales remained flat in July. Ford says the Mustang Mach-E is back on track, but CEO Jim Farley promises the company will reveal its next “breakthrough” EV in just a few days. more…

Hyundai set another US sales record after sales surged 15% in July. The new IONIQ 5 had its best sales month ever as Hyundai’s EV plans begin to unfold. more…

Tesla sales continue to decline in European markets, with 7th consecutive month of falling sales in Denmark, Sweden, and France. read more

Chinese EV companies captured 10.6% of Europe's EV market share in June despite EU tariffs. BYD and Xpeng saw significant sales growth. read more

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Tesla has stopped taking Model S and Model X orders in Europe amid poor sales as Tesla signs multi-billion dollar deals. read more

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BYD surpassed Tesla on Fortune Global 500 list, with BYD at #92 and Tesla at #102. BYD's growth in global markets may be a factor. read more

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While most headlines focus on EV adoption in the US, Europe, and China, Nepal is quietly outpacing almost every country on Earth when it comes to electrifying its roads. In the last year alone, 76% of new passenger vehicles and 50% of light commercial vehicles sold in Nepal were electric compared to a 20% global average. How did we all miss Nepal’s electrification story? more…