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US Audi EV Sales Grow 29%, BMW EV Sales Grow 63%

CleanTechnica EVs

I published a long article yesterday on Tesla’s drooping sales in the 1st quarter of 2024 — compared to the 4th quarter of 2023 and even the 1st quarter of 2023. Well, two of the automakers most similar to Tesla in class and vehicle. Some readers asked for broader context.

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BMW reports strong EV sales figures along with a major milestone

Teslarati

BMW reported its Q1 2024 electric vehicle sales figures this morning, and they show strong growth compared to the same period last year. Additionally, BMW landed a major milestone as a company when it reported selling its one-millionth EV during Q1. However, EVs saw a 40.6 ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Tesla outpaces Volkswagen, Subaru, BMW in 2023 U.S. market share

Teslarati

Tesla held 4.2 percent of the total market share in the United States in 2023, outpacing companies like Volkswagen, Subaru, and BMW. Tesla gained a small portion of market share in the United States’ overall vehicle sector and sold over 25 percent more vehicles in the country in 2023 compared to the year prior.

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BMW sales growth mostly electric as it passes combustion ‘tipping point’

Teslarati

As BMW joins several other automakers in following Tesla into electric vehicles (EVs), one executive from the luxury automobile manufacturer has said he expects sales growth to come primarily from electrified models at this point—noting that combustion engines have largely plateaued.

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Tesla beats BMW and becomes number 1 in the U.S. for luxury sales

Teslarati

Tesla is starting off 2023 by beating luxury vehicle maker BMW in luxury sales and becoming the top luxury car brand in the U.S. In 2021, Tesla was bested by only 23,244 vehicles, but in 2022, Tesla led by 156,612 vehicles, Automotive News reported. Luxury sales in the U.S. This is the first time a U.S.

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BMW iX review, Tesla sales process, ICE retirement, Lightyear and Koenigsegg: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla and startup EV brands are losing out on the sales, one study suggests. Researchers suggest EV sales targets are an incomplete solution without retiring gas vehicles. And we warm up to the weirdness of the BMW iX. In a weeklong drive review of the BMW. Lightyear teams up with Sweden’s Koenigsegg.

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Tesla overtakes Audi in global car sales, on track to beat BMW and Mercedes

The Driven EV News

Electric carmaker Tesla has overtaken Audi in global car sales in the first quarter of 2023 and is on track to pass BMW and Mercedes later this year. The post Tesla overtakes Audi in global car sales, on track to beat BMW and Mercedes appeared first on The Driven.

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