Electric cars are the way of the future. Every carmaker, from the tiniest to the largest, is planning to create EVs. As more businesses enter the EV race, incumbent players become increasingly more competitive.
The market for electric vehicles (EVs) is maturing. With 1.1 million plug-in EVs sold globally in 2017, it's no longer a niche business. This is a 54% increase over 2016.
Tesla is one of the world's largest EV firms. The automaker's stock has lately surged, rising about 40% in the fourth quarter of 2021. Tesla's stock price has climbed so dramatically that it has eclipsed Volkswagen as the world's second-most valuable automobile business.
After selling 936,200 electric vehicles in 2021, Tesla was named the world's best-selling electric carmaker. Based on sales volume, Tesla has a little under 14% market share. BYD and Volkswagen Group were among the runners-up.
Tesla has a lot of electric vehicles in its lineup, but the ones that stand out the most are the 2021 Tesla Model 3, the 2021 Tesla Model Y, and the 2022 Tesla Model S.
Here’s why they’re at the top of the league in the EV market
The 2021 Tesla Model 3
Among the more cheap choices in the electric-vehicle industry, the 2021 Tesla Model 3 is without a doubt the most well-known. It takes some stylistic influences from the Model S sedan and Model X SUV from Tesla, but it stands apart with a distinctive interior design and an all-glass top.
The Model 3 accelerates smoothly and practically silently. The rear-wheel-drive Long Range variant takes 5.1 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. The Model 3 Performance accelerates to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, which is more than 0.5 seconds faster than the Long Range Model.
As is the case with other Teslas, the Model 3's battery is carried under the floor, resulting in a low center of gravity. This allows it to turn sharply and feel grounded and sturdy in corners. The steering is precise and well-balanced, with three distinct levels of steering effort to choose from. The ride is firm but not severe.
According to the EPA, the standard model has a driving range of up to 263 miles, while the more costly Long Range model has a range of up to 353 miles per charge.
Between January and July 2021, the Tesla Model 3 sold 262,557 units globally. During the first half of 2021, the Tesla Model 3 was by far the most popular electric car in the world. Wuling HongGuang Mini EV took second place with 212,516 total sales.
The 2021 Tesla Model Y
The 2021 Tesla Model Y, which uses the chassis, interior, and motor from the smaller Model 3, adds more excellent luggage room, an optional third row of seats, and SUV style to the brand's more inexpensive products.
The Model Y no longer offers a budget-friendly Standard Range trim like the Model 3. An all-wheel-drive Long Range variant can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The Performance model delivers even quicker acceleration, blasting to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.
It outperforms more costly rivals such as the Audi e-Tron and the Jaguar I-Pace, with a maximum range of up to 326 miles per charge.
Between January and July 2021, the Tesla Model Y sold 153,062 vehicles globally.
Tesla Model Y is in third place in terms of sales over that time period, according to Tesla sales figures. This shows that the combined car sales of Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vastly outnumber those of China's Wuling.
These figures also outnumber those of any other electric car manufacturer, including Volkswagen, Renault, Nissan, BYD, and Hyundai.
The 2022 Tesla Model S
In the rising market niche of EVs, the Tesla Model S 2022 is one of the most intriguing and desirable choices. The Model S has full-time all-wheel drive regardless of version, with an electric motor dedicated to each of the front and back axles. The various versions' acceleration varies from exceptional to furious.
The Plaid variant has a third electric motor, bringing the total output to 1020 horsepower and allowing it to reach 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds. The driving range and acceleration capability vary per model, with the Long Range version's battery delivering up to a 412-mile range and the Plaid variant offering up to 390 miles.
The basic Model S proves to be a responsive sports sedan with well-controlled body movements and precise handling. On the highway, it's confident and almost serene, with superb ride comfort and exceptional handling. The Model S is also sensible, with a huge freight room in the back and a second front trunk for additional storage.
Even if Tesla ceased producing vehicles tomorrow, this model would eternally seal the company's legacy in automotive history.