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It doesn't seem to be happening, and that tipping point for the older manufacturers seems to be here / now more or less.
This is one of the main reasons behind the rise of Tesla stock over the last 12 months. Legacy auto manufacturers continue to release sub-par electric cars using their old production methods and outsourced battery tech.
VW seems to be getting there with the ID3 / ID4 but they're still short on range, power and interior design.
The new integrated battery design from Tesla as well as the stamp forming manufacturing process might add another kick in terms of range (25-40%) in the next 18 months which would smoke the competition again.
China are also taking electric vehicles really seriously and I wouldn't be surprised if a few 'go global' in the next 2 years either.
Soul-
This is one of the main reasons behind the rise of Tesla stock over the last 12 months. Legacy auto manufacturers continue to release sub-par electric cars using their old production methods and outsourced battery tech.
Few years ago I was hammering on about ‘the big ones’ taking their time and then Annihilating Tesla when electric gained traction.
Totally wrong on that. Most exciting electrification outside of Tesla are conversions.
Let’s hope bikes don’t go the same way.
Chak
I've thought for a number of years that VW, Ford, BMW etc were waiting until electrics were viable, then they'd reel out normally styled electrics accross their existing range (including GTI / RS / M versions) and then no-one would buy a Tesla. It's likely a no-brainer that most people would buy a 3-series instead of the Tesla equivalent, whereas I don't think many would buy that BMW above.
It doesn't seem to be happening, and that tipping point for the older manufacturers seems to be here / now more or less.