Mike Flemming

1 week ago | driveteslacanada.ca | Matt Wilson |Mike Flemming |Darryn John

Lucid says it remains on track to launch its highly anticipated midsize electric SUV in 2026, as it looks to take on a segment of the market currently dominated by the Tesla Model Y. “There are a lot of crazy things going on in the world that can affect that timeline. But currently, we are on track,” said Derek Jenkins, Lucid’s senior vice president of design and brand.

1 week ago | driveteslacanada.ca | Matt Wilson |Mike Flemming |Darryn John

The Bargersville Police Department made history in 2019 as the first in Indiana—and one of the first in the world—to add a Tesla Model 3 to its fleet. Five years later, the small-town force of just 16 officers has become a global leader in EV policing, operating a fleet of 13 Tesla patrol vehicles and saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.

2 weeks ago | driveteslacanada.ca | Matt Wilson |Mike Flemming |Darryn John

Polestar is kicking off 2025 with a strong start, reporting a 76% year-over-year (YoY) jump in retail sales for the first quarter. The Swedish EV brand sold an estimated 12,304 vehicles globally from January to March—more than enough to signal a significant turnaround following a rocky 2024. The surge in sales is credited to a combination of factors: an expanded vehicle lineup, attractive incentives, and a shift to a more active sales model.

3 weeks ago | driveteslacanada.ca | Matt Wilson |Mike Flemming |Darryn John

Five years ago, when Ford slapped the Mustang badge on the Mach-E, plenty of Ford enthusiasts called it sacrilege. Fast forward to today, and the Mustang Mach-E is dominating its gas-powered sibling, outselling it by a wide margin. The strong sales is part of a broader trend of increasing sales in Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) portfolio.

3 weeks ago | driveteslacanada.ca | Matt Wilson |Mike Flemming |Darryn John

Tesla’s presence in New York’s electric vehicle (EV) market could soon face a significant setback as lawmakers are pushing forward legislation targeting the automaker’s direct-to-consumer sales model. The proposed bill, spearheaded by State Senator Patricia Fahy and Assemblymember Gabriella Romero, would revoke Tesla’s permits for its five existing sales locations by mid-2026, effectively removing the company from New York’s in-person retail market.