TRANSPORT EVOLVED EPISODE 168: FIRED UP, STAYING STRONG

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved delves into several key EV narratives. The discussion around the Tesla Model S's sales success in Norway highlights the impact of incentives on market adoption, positioning the luxury EV as the top-selling vehicle there. Conversely, the segment on EV rental demand in the UK reveals a surprising lack of uptake, with Europcar removing them from their fleet due to limited customer interest. This is attributed to a perceived lack of education and a misconception of EVs as solely city cars, rather than versatile vehicles suitable for broader use. The show also addresses the Tesla Model S fire incident, emphasizing the rarity of such events in the context of overall vehicle fires and praising Tesla's engineering for containing the damage. Finally, the discussion on the Nissan Leaf's US manufacturing content (15%) raises questions about global supply chains, with a hopeful outlook for increased domestic parts in future models.