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Tesla Sales Drop 17% in California

CleanTechnica EVs

But the Tesla Model Y is still the #1 best seller in the California auto market — by far. continued] The post Tesla Sales Drop 17% in California appeared first on CleanTechnica. And that could be concerning. I don’t think it’s at all controversial to say that Tesla’s success was built from the hands of Californians.

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Light-duty ZEVs accounted for 21.1% of new vehicles sold in California in Q1

Green Car Congress

California posted new light-duty zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales—battery-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCEV)—of 124,053 units in Q1 2023, representing 21.1% market share of the total 588,455 light-duty vehicles sold, according to the California Energy Commission. Source: CEC.

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Ford Pro Rolls Out Complimentary EV Chargers to California Businesses

Electric Cars Report

Ford Pro, Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, is introducing the Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle to California, one of America’s larger commercial fleet markets. Charging operations for electric vehicle fleets can be complex.

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Tesla Megapack project in California housed in former steam plant

Teslarati

Tesla has highlighted an upcoming Megapack project that has repurposed a retired steam plant in California, coming as the latest of the company’s many ongoing energy storage projects. The company also has a 15-year contract in place with Southern California Edison, the primary utility provider in the area.

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California Could Provide Up To $14,000 In Incentives For Low-Income EV Buyers

CleanTechnica EVs

The California Air Resources Board has a new program for low income buyers that can provide up to $14,000 in incentives for cleaner cars. The post California Could Provide Up To $14,000 In Incentives For Low-Income EV Buyers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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California reaches EV charging infrastructure milestone

Teslarati

California has reached a key milestone in the development of its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, with the Governor’s office over the weekend highlighting that the state now has one charging station for every five gas stations. BEV sales took place in California. and Germany. and Germany. In 2023, one-third of all U.S.

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EV market share sags in California, though EV sales are up

Green Car Reports

California EV sales increased in the first quarter of 2024, but market share still fell, according to a new quarterly report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). The absolute number of EVs sold in California grew from 89,741 in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 90,296 in.