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Tesla opens Model Y Design Studio for United Kingdom

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Tesla has officially opened the Online Design Studio for Model Y customers in the United Kingdom and expects deliveries to begin in early 2022. Tesla started delivering the Model Y in the United States in March 2020, while deliveries of the all-electric crossover began in January 2021 in China.

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Tesla Model 3 leads charge of UK’s ‘most successful year for EV uptake’

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In 2021, Tesla’s Model 3 all-electric sedan undoubtedly lead the United Kingdom to what the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) called “the most successful year in history for electric vehicle uptake.” percent increase in consumer purchases of BEVs. This represents a 76.3

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Report: Tesla lobbied for higher taxes on gas and diesel vehicles in the UK

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Tesla lobbied the United Kingdom government to raise taxes on gasoline and diesel cars in order to fund higher subsidies for electric cars, The Guardian reported Tuesday.

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Longer charge times bring unexpected benefits to supermarkets

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One surprising advantage that has emerged is the benefit of longer EV charging times for supermarkets and similar businesses. The Connection Between Charging Speed and Customer Dwell Time Electric vehicle charging stations, particularly DC fast chargers, come in various speeds and configurations. Please contact us immediately.

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Tesla tops the UK’s most popular EV list 5 years in a row

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Tesla has topped the United Kingdom’s (UK) Most Popular Electric Vehicle (EV) list for the past 5 years, according to annual car registrations from 2019 to present. The report enumerated the UK’s top 10 Most Popular EV models. However, customers still consider some challenges and barriers before switching to electric cars.

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Fastned raises €12.3M in 10 days for expansion of European fast charging network

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Fastned, the Dutch company building a European network of fast charging stations, has raised €12.3 The proceeds of this issue will be used to further expand the network of fast-charging stations in the Netherlands, Germany other European countries. Fastned has a portfolio of AAA locations where fast charging stations can be realized.

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Ernst Young Survey Finds Roughly 60% of Chinese Consumers Would Consider Purchasing a Plug-in Vehicle

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Chinese consumers led in their consideration of a plug-in vehicle purchase. According to a new survey by Ernst & Young’s Global Automotive Center, roughly 60% of respondents in China said they would consider purchasing a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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