Top Stories in Electric Vehicle Sector this Week
In the world of electric vehicles, the past week has seen some significant developments.
Tesla Model 3 Sales Milestone
Tesla's Model 3 has reached a remarkable milestone, selling 3 million units globally since its introduction in mid-2017. This equates to one car sold every 90 seconds over eight years. The Model 3 dominated electric car sales from 2018 to 2020 and held the top spot in global pure-EV sales for seven consecutive years. However, Tesla's Model Y has since overtaken the Model 3 in sales, also passing 3 million units worldwide and becoming the best-selling car overall[1].
Tesla's Recent Sales Trends
Despite this milestone, Tesla's sales have shown a decline in Q2 2025 compared to previous years, with a 13%-18% drop year-over-year in Model 3 and Model Y sales. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of declining Tesla registrations in California, the largest U.S. EV market. Competitors like Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Chevrolet showed growth in registrations while Tesla’s market share diminished somewhat, though Model 3 remains a top seller there with a 12.6% share[2][3][4].
Electric Motor Trends
No direct updates on electric motor technology were found in the past week's news.
New MG4 Electric Features
Details about the latest features of the MG4 Electric were not available in the search results. However, it has been confirmed that MG is bringing the second generation of MG4 to Europe.
Charging App Releases
No recent news regarding new electric vehicle charging apps was found in the search results.
Kia EV4 Availability
There were no recent updates about the launch or availability of the Kia EV4 in the search results.
Electric Car Market Growth
While Tesla’s sales show some decline in established markets, the overall electric car market continues to grow globally, supported by more competition and consumer acceptance, exemplified by growing sales and registrations of other brands in key markets like California[3].
MG's Affordable City Car Plans
No new public announcements or updates on MG’s plans for an affordable city electric car were found in the search results.
Volvo's Suspected Electric Sedan
No recent information was found in the search about a suspected new electric sedan from Volvo.
Industrial Trends Study on Electric Motors
The RWTH Aachen conducted an industrial trends study on electric motors, but specific findings from this study were not available in the search results.
MG4 Electric Updates
The MG4 Electric has undergone some changes, with interior updates and an increase in size. It is also worth noting that the "Clever Tanken" app, which shows real-time electricity prices for E-cars in Germany for the first time, is now available for ad-hoc charging stations in Germany.
[1] https://www.tesla.com/news/tesla-model-3-sales-reach-3-million-units [2] https://www.californiaevresearch.com/2025/07/california-ev-registrations-q2-2025 [3] https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1136997_tesla-model-3-and-model-y-sales-decline-in-q2-2025 [4] https://www.electrek.co/2025/07/15/tesla-model-3-sales-decline-q2-2025/
The technology sector is never stagnant, as the past week saw no direct updates on electric motor technology. In the realm of sports, the electric car market growth continues to pick up pace, with more competition and consumer acceptance driving this growth.
