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The estimated Tesla global electric car order backlog seems to be stabilizing above 50,000 units in the past few months, down from around 100,000 in the first quarter. We find this metric to be an interesting tool to better understand the relationship between supply and demand. According to Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike / Twitter), an invaluable source for Tesla stats and forecasts, the estimated global order backlog as of August 16, 2023, was roughly 54,000 units. That’s the same number as on July 31. The estimated number varies between 49,000 and 60,000 since mid-June. The numbers are based on carefully tracked Tesla-related…

Despite recent financial ups and downs correlating with company news, XPeng Motors is looking to expand its global footprint of available EVs. According to words from the Chinese automaker’s president earlier today, XPeng will be beginning sales in three new markets around Europe, beginning next year. XPeng’s entry into Europe began in Norway with its P7 sedan, kicking off initial deliveries in the summer of 2021. Soon after, we caught word the automaker intended to send its G9 SUV overseas as well. By February 2022, XPeng had established retail agreements in new markets of the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark, with the intention of…

In August, 11,083 new passenger cars were registered in Norway, which is more than 10 percent less than a year ago. The year-to-date result remains in the red with 85,157 units sold (down 3.4 percent year-over-year). Plug-in electric car sales also noted a decrease in August, mostly because of plug-in hybrids, as all-electric car sales were flat. According to the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), 9,974 new passenger plug-in cars were registered last month (down six percent year-over-year), which was 90.0 percent of the total volume (compared to 86 percent a year ago). This number includes 9,250 all-electric cars (three more…

In 2023, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are often regarded as a backward technology. They have a limited electric range compared to most of today’s battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). While BEVs can travel longer distances solely on electric power, PHEVs rely heavily on their internal combustion engines for longer journeys, and sometimes even for shorter ones. This dependency on the combustion engine leads to greater fuel consumption and emissions, undermining the environmental benefits typically associated with electric vehicles if driven on gas power enough. Recent data has raised concerns about the actual pollution levels of PHEVs in the real world. Some…

We all have different ideas of what’s fun. For some of us, almost everything we need to have fun lie within a few miles of home, and we only occasionally go further than that. For others, little regional trips are where it’s at. There are also people who love cruise ships. For some wealthier people, the whole planet’s their playground. For me, I’m always thinking about outdoor camping adventures around North America, and I like to travel by EV. I mean, what’s the point of going and enjoying nature if you’re contributing to its demise more than you have to?…

Leapmotor aims to launch 5 new global models in the next 2 years for sale in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas. (Image credit: Leapmotor) Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup Leapmotor today unveiled its first global model, the C10, at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, marking the launch of its global strategy. The C10 is Leapmotor’s mid-to-large-size SUV based on the latest Leap 3.0 architecture and will be available in battery electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) versions. Founded in 2015, Leapmotor’s on-sale models include the mini EV T03, coupe model S01, flagship SUV model…

Which electric trucks slated for delivery later this year confirmed an EPA range topping 400 miles? Does EV fast-charging degrade the long-term range of Teslas?  This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2023. Rivian’s Enduro motor unit, made by the company itself in Illinois, cuts weight, cuts costs, and provides nearly the same gut-dropping acceleration as the Quad-Motor versions, Green Car Reports summed in a comparison of Quad-Motor vs. Dual-Motor Rivian EVs. It’s set to be the volume drive system for the R1S SUV, R1T pickup, and…

Lucid has previewed a new Air Midnight Dream Edition limited-production model ahead of its world debut at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich on September 5. As its name suggests, the Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition adopts a sinister styling theme with many dark details. It is actually an Air Dream Edition featuring Lucid’s Stealth theme, a combination that wasn’t been available before. On the outside, the Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition features a dark polished exterior trim and 21-inch Aero Dream wheels with satin black inserts. Inside, it gets a darker cabin inspired by the nighttime Mojave Desert. Since the…

Zeekr’s first store in Germany will open in the first half of 2024, when vehicle deliveries will begin. (Image credit: Zeekr) Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary of the Geely Holding Group, has begun pre-sales of the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X in Germany, following pre-sales of the EVs in Sweden and the Netherlands. The Zeekr 001 shooting brake is available for pre-sale in Germany for 59,990 euros ($64,807) and the Zeekr X urban SUV for 44,990 euros. In China, the Zeekr 001 now starts at RMB 269,000 ($37,000) after significant discounts last month, and the Zeekr X at…

EV sales generally surprised to the upside in August as new product cycles continue to garner robust demand, according to Edison Yu’s team. China’s major electric vehicle (EV) makers have reported August sales in recent days, and as usual, Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu’s team shared their thoughts. EV sales generally surprised to the upside in August as the new product cycle continues to garner robust demand, the team said in a research note sent to investors today. Li Auto set a new record, while Nio saw some sequential weakness, albeit performing better than expected, the note said, adding that…