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> I keep hearing about competitors, but I never see any of their EVs, new or used. I see Teslas everywhere.

Around these parts, we see a lot of non-Tesla electrics. Many of them are not obvious at all, until you realize that an SUV has a Clean Pass sticker, and no tailpipes.

But there are also many 3s and Ys. I think, for a time, Tesla was the biggest-selling brand in the US.

Was that accounting for rental deals?

Probably. I just read it, somewhere. Didn't really give it much thought.

There are plenty of other cars, but most of them look a lot like normal cars so maybe you don't notice them.

Statistics for the EU, EV sales in January 2024: https://alternative-fuels-observatory.ec.europa.eu/general-i...

You can thank tariffs on China for that. In China, Tesla is beat out by higher quality, cheaper competition.

Yes Chinese EVs are Tesla's only real competitor, I don't dispute that.

But what's the excuse for the other American EV companies?