The future's here, and it's shaping up to be a wild ride!
All-electric cars started being produced by manufacturers in the late 90s, but it has only been in the past decade where their production and sale have really started to ramp up – with some countries (like Norway) seeing over 50% market share of electric vehicles. However other country’s market shares are lower than 1%, and fossil-fuel powered cars still account for the vast majority of sales Worldwide.
So why the hype surrounding electric cars? Well, thankfully their popularity is growing, and the past few years has seen a definite uptick in interest, production and sales of electric cars.
Have you ever been walking down the street and seen a parked Tesla car suddenly have its lights start flashing? It can be a little unnerving, especially when it’s late at night and there’s no one around obviously opening or accessing the car. When you see flashing lights you might first think someone is opening … Read more
There was a lot of buzz over the last couple of years since early 2019 about Tesla’s major upgrade to its Autopilot driver assistance technology, which itself was first introduced back in 2014-2015. Since their release, they have been held up as remarkable examples of humanity’s continuing progress towards making a fully self-driving car. But … Read more
So you’ve made it through the agonizing waiting period and your Tesla delivery date is finally confirmed and approaching. It’s a welcome day, but do you know exactly what’s going to happen during your Tesla delivery appointment? If not, today’s blog is for you. We’ve prepared a full guide on what to expect on your … Read more
As you read today’s blog title, did you start scratching your head and racking your brains to try and think of the last time you saw a Tesla car with no side mirrors and no rear-view mirrors? You might actually struggle at first, but then you likely start questioning whether any Tesla model you’ve seen … Read more
A lot of car companies have a signature color and it’s usually whatever color the car is in the advertising and marketing materials. In the case of Tesla, that’s usually red. Yes, we know there are other colors of Tesla, but for most Tesla models, especially the Model S, the Model 3, and the Roadster, … Read more
Heat pump, or no heat pump? This is the big question circulating around the VW ID.4, the much anticipated electric crossover SUV that stormed onto the scene in the 2021 model year. It brings up to 260 miles of range, and has a starting price sitting comfortably under the $40,000 mark, making it a hot … Read more
Canadian Tesla fans, not to mention those in other countries around the world, have been somewhat dismayed to find that the prices they are paying for Tesla cars is far higher than those in the US. The discrepancies are actually quite shocking when you compare direct exchange rates. But why is that if you want … Read more
Even as the single-charge range of electric cars steadily increases and begins to rival even that of some gasoline cars, the problem of range anxiety and uncertainty over charging persist in the world of EV sales. Still there are many who wait on the sidelines for the magic news to arrive that an EV can … Read more
The Nissan Leaf has long been one of the most highly regarded electric vehicles on the market. Indeed, it was a real trailblazer, storming the market a decade or so ago when the idea of mainstreaming fully electric cars while we were still getting used to hybrids was basically unthinkable. Nissan Leaf also introduced us … Read more
Tesla is known as a cutting edge producer of electric cars. Their models are jam-packed with the latest digital technology, including a giant infotainment screen, all digital displays, space-age design, and even cunning AI features like autopilot. With all this in mind, when some people heard that Tesla is also known for stuffing foam into … Read more