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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.
Hey everyone! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the electric vehicle (EV) market, you might have noticed something a bit off lately. While we’ve all been celebrating the growth of EVs, there’s a significant issue bubbling under the surface that could hit us all in the pocket: the Leasing Cost Crisis.
Ford, the very company that phased out the likes of the Fiesta and Focus, is now making headlines with a bold announcement – it wants people to fall in love with small cars again. As such, there is a sub-$30,000 electric vehicle in Ford’s pipeline, set to hit the market by 2027.
Breaking news! The EU is set to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), with rates potentially reaching up to 48%. This dramatic move combines new tariffs with existing ones and is set to take effect from the 4th of July. This decision stems from the EU’s ongoing concerns over heavy subsidies provided by the Chinese government to its EV manufacturers, which is seen as giving them an unfair advantage in the global market.
In this video I explore how China is gearing up to dominate the global automotive market, shifting from local saturation to massive international exports. As Chinese manufacturers ramp up production and buy a fleet of ships, what implications will this have on global industries and economies? Join us as we analyse the strategic moves that could reshape the auto industry and discuss the environmental and economic impacts of this major shift.
In this deep-dive, we explore the latest twists and turns in the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry, unraveling why giants like Tesla, Toyota, Ford, and GM are facing unexpected hurdles. Are EVs still the future or just a detour in the road to sustainable transportation? Let’s find out!
