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Tesla’s once-unshakable dominance in the EV world is facing its biggest test yet. In January 2025, while European EV sales surged by over a third, Tesla’s own sales crashed by more than 45%, with an even steeper 50% drop in the EU alone. The result? A 9% drop in Tesla’s stock price, dragging its valuation back below the $1 trillion mark.
The fourth edition of the London EV Show concluded at ExCeL London, setting a new standard in electric mobility discussions and showcasing a bold vision for a sustainable future. Over three days, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered to explore the cutting-edge advancements driving the transition to electric transportation.
After months of mounting pressure, the government has confirmed a rethink of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate—a policy that has left the car industry in turmoil.
Some of you are going to hate this post. I get it – you’re petrolheads, purists, the warriors of the rev counter, who scoff at the idea of “silent but speedy.” But here you are. You clicked, didn’t you? And I see you… thanks for hanging about.
2024 has been a wild ride for the automotive world, and not the fun kind. Instead, we’re seeing some of the biggest names in the business struggle to keep their wheels on the road. Ford, Porsche, Audi, and Tesla – these household names are facing a tough year, with sales plummeting and new challengers emerging. So what’s causing these once-dominant brands to falter?
Imagine this: you’re skulking through a dodgy back alley, and a shadowy figure in a hoodie whispers, “What do you need? A four? A six?” Desperately, you respond, “No, mate, I need an eight. Give me an 8 – and fast!”
I know what you’re thinking… lately, I’ve been thinking it too – cars and the car industry… things are… well, I don’t know, they’re not quite as they should be, as they used to be, right? And that’s putting it lightly. Somewhere, there’s a serious misfire happening, and gears are grinding to a halt. So what’s gone wrong? Where, when, how? Well, let’s get into that, right after this.
Is there a political divide growing over Tesla? Yes, you read that right. It seems that some people are ditching Tesla, not because they have problems with electric cars or because the cars are not properly developed and built, but because of Elon Musk’s apparent political antics. Should your car choice be dictated by the politics of the company’s founder? Does it make you complicit in supporting a worldview you don’t subscribe to, fearing online trolls calling you out and cancelling you for driving the wrong car?
Continue reading “Cars and Politics: Tesla Boycott Over Elon Musk’s Right-Wing Views!”
The UK government has launched a new consultation to future-proof these timeless machines, and your input is vital!
Everything Electric is the new show held at ExCel London by the Fully Charged Show, which opened on Thursday 28 March 2024 running to 30 March. Here’s my live walkaround video when I first got to the event on day 1, completely unfiltered and unedited. Apologies for the sound, it was filmed straight off the phone camera and there was a lot of ambient noise.