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Tesla Model 3 or Model S

Post author By axelrin
Post date February 21, 2021

By Duncan Brady – MotorTrend

For years after its debut in 2012, the Tesla Model S utterly dominated the electric luxury car market. That all changed in 2017 when Tesla released its second sedan, the Model 3, providing buyers a smaller, less expensive entry point to Tesla ownership. Don’t go thinking price is the Model 3’s only advantage, though; even if money is no object, there are reasons to go for the Model S’ little sibling. Keep reading to get the lowdown on the differences between these two electric cars.

The Best EVs To Buy in 2020 Under $50,000

Post author By axelrin
Post date July 19, 2020

By Kim Reynolds – MotorTrend

After many years on the periphery of the automotive mainstream, the time has finally come for electric cars. One by one, the old limitations of modest range, golf-cart-like performance, high prices, and slow charging have been conquered. Now, some of the best EVs can travel farther on a charge than gas cars, their acceleration is frequently quicker, they’re dropping in price, and if at-home, overnight charging isn’t enough, fast-charging stations are dramatically shortening your pauses to recharge on the road.

But not all EVs are solving these problems simultaneously—for example, there are many instances where an EV might be quick but has poor range, or affordable but uses an uncommon plug type. There are also the big differences in the charging speeds and costs of the competing fast-charging infrastructures, and the practical prerequisite of needing a garage or at least a driveway to locate a private overnight charger.

Tesla Model 3 Is Britain’s Best-Selling Car, a First for an EV

Post author By axelrin
Post date May 21, 2020

By Angus MacKenzie – MotorTrend

Tesla’s Model 3 was the best-selling car in Britain last month, the first time in history an electric vehicle has ever topped the country’s new car sales chart. The second best-seller for the month was another EV, Jaguar’s I-Pace—and Nissan’s Leaf also earned a place in the top 10. In total, electric vehicles comprised almost one-third of total new car sales in Britain in April 2020. And yet, the unprecedented increase in electric vehicle market share is not quite as game-changing as it seems.

Tesla‘s success has come in a month when overall new vehicle sales in Britain crashed a staggering 97 percent as the country went into Covid-19 lockdown. Tesla sold 658 Model 3s, Jaguar 367 I-Paces, and Nissan just 72 Leafs to earn their places among the country’s top 10 sellers. Elsewhere, Tesla is still delivering cars throughout the health crisis, albeit with modified delivery methods.