China Incursion Boosts Europe’s Electric Car Choices, But Problems Remain. Surprisingly, the second phase of the Chinese plan is aimed upmarket into BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Porsche territory Europe’s electric car buyers will be spoilt for choice in 2023 as domestic manufacturers introduce lots of new models and the Chinese enter in force, but don’t […]
Europe’s Electric Revolution Is Underway, But Doubters See Problems. “The ICE ban is insane, it will not contribute to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and will have a dramatic negative impact on the EU economy” The European Union has decided that by 2035 the sale of new internal combustion engines (ICE) will be banned, and […]
China’s Electric Car Assault On Europe Will Accelerate In 2023” “How will Europeans react to being offered Chinese vehicles?” Chinese electric car makers are coming to Europe in gangbuster mode, aiming to win sales from volume manufacturers like Volkswagen and Stellantis. But before BMW, Mercedes and Audi get too complacent, the onslaught will soon be […]
Model Y Aids Tesla European Chart Topping As China, Logistic Challenges Loom. “Tesla confirmed it is working on a next-gen smaller electric cars. The main focus would be on halving costs and achieving volumes higher than all other models combined” Tesla is riding high in Europe, helped by the addition of the Model Y […]
If Electric Cars Sputter, Some Manufacturers Will Take Hydrogen Insurance. “China FCEV sales grew almost 200% in the first half of 2022. China targets 1 million FCEVs on the road by 2030” For electric car afficionados, victory is complete. The fat lady finished singing long ago and has moved on to another gig. The dominance […]
Next Phase Of Electric Car Sales Could Expose Neglect Of Affordable Vehicles. “The Chinese are taking aim at the middle to expensive part of the market. No sign yet of aiming at the mass market. When they do the heart of European autos will be threatened” It’s easy to sell electric cars to relatively wealthy […]
A Long Journeys Looms. Do You Take The ICE Or Electric Car? “My data shows that driving on motorways at an indicated speed close to 75 mph, the range offered by an electric car dives alarmingly. Because electric cars are so expensive, they will often be bought by families owning multiple vehicles. That poses a […]
Tesla Model Y Long Range Dual Motor review. For – huge battery range, great drive, competitive price, impressive quality. Against – poor highway range, harsh ride. ***** Price – £60,490 Competition – Ford Mustang Mach E, Audi Q4 e-tron, Skoda Enyaq, VW ID.4, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Genesis GV60 Tesla’s latest, […]
Europeans, Priced Out Of Mainstream Electric Cars, Will Shun The Unsafe. “They are neither a proper car, safer and versatile, nor a scooter, which is easier to drive and park” I have good news and bad news for Europeans eager to join the electric car revolution, but who can’t afford the huge prices. The good […]
Europe’s Electric Car Revolution Demands Affordability But Paris Didn’t Oblige. “Due to rising raw material and production costs, (prices) for electric vehicles are unlikely to fall in the medium term” Europe’s electric car market looks very healthy at this early stage in its life, but long-term success requires cars and SUVs that are affordable for […]
