While Tesla and Nissan Leaf seem to be taking up the majority of headlines these days, an unlikely competitor lurks in the shadows. The often criticized GM is about to challenge the dominance of Elon Musk and other electric car makers in this exploding market.
TESLA SHOULD BE WARY OF COMPETITION
Tesla is certainly the most well-known name in electric vehicles these days, however, in the wake of their success, a dark horse candidate is amidst. Essentially, every big automaker is getting their own electric car with only more to come. This is partly due to consumer demand but mostly because of changing government rules. Companies like GM have been wise to follow this trend after German automakers VW and Audi have been punished for pollution violations. Where Tesla has once been the sole beacon of hope, cars like the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf show a growing environmental concern in the world.
GM A WORTHY COMPETITOR
Chevy, a division of GM has brought some worthy competition to the Tesla empire. Their compact car is expected to have a range of more than 200 miles on a single charge and a base price of $30,000 after incentives. While that price is similar to the new Tesla Model 3 and Nissan leaf, some say that GM’s Bolt will beat every other electric car in its price range in terms of performance-per-dollar. Reviews have been highly positive for the Bolt. Featuring steady, composed driving, precise handling and a high-tech instrument cluster, GM is making some good strides to save their image.
NISSAN LEAF NEEDS TO IRON OUT KINKS
The hype around the Nissan Leaf has been high and for good reason. The affordable and productive electric car was set to give competitors a run for their money. However, due to a few key failures, they may be held back. Just last month, Nissan had a major recall to fix brake issues. During cold temps, the brakes of the Nissan Leaf have been known to malfunction, causing the driver to apply much more pressure than needed. The problem itself may be minor, but in a market that is becoming ever competitive, consumers will pay attention to every detail in regards to making a choice.
