EV Daily | BYD Surpasses Toyota in Japan EV Sales; Tesla Expands Supercharger Network Access

【Tesla】

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology progress is being questioned, with Elon Musk's claims of unsupervised self-driving by 2025 being doubted due to a lack of supporting data. Despite crowd-sourced data suggesting improvements to 493 miles between critical disengagement, this falls short of the necessary 670,000 miles for human-equivalent performance. Musk's representation of exponential improvement is criticized as highly misleading.

Tesla has updated its NACS "coming soon" page, indicating more brands will access its Supercharger network in North America. Despite past chaos in the rollout, several brands, including Hyundai and Kia, are expected to join the network soon, although Kia's access has faced delays.

Tesla unveiled a new Glacier Blue color for its updated Model Y in China and received 50,000 orders in 24 hours. This refresh aims to streamline production and enhance market diversity, though availability in Europe and North America is pending.

【BYD】

BYD outsold Toyota in EV sales in Japan for the first time, a significant achievement given Toyota's dominance in its home market. BYD's Dolphin and Seal models contributed to this success, with plans to introduce the Sealion 07 in Japan to continue their momentum.

【Others】

Jeep and Dodge's first electric vehicles have reached US dealerships after software delays. The Jeep Wagoneer S, priced at $71,995, offers 300 miles of driving range, whereas the Dodge Charger Daytona EV is lauded as the most powerful electric muscle car with a starting price of $59,995 for the R/T model.

Nissan's next-gen LEAF has been spotted in the US with a new crossover coupe design, expected to be built in the UK by 2025. This redesign aims to revive the LEAF's appeal amidst growing competition.

Hyundai's Inster EV Cross, starting at $35,000, is now available in the UK with rugged features and a 223-mile range, expanding Hyundai’s EV offerings in Europe.

Jeep's Recon EV is slated for production in February 2025, promising off-road capabilities with an anticipated range of 300 miles. The model is expected to launch globally, beginning in the US.

A solar-powered wrap for Tesla's Cybertruck, developed by Sunflare Solar, promises an additional 15 miles of range daily for $10,000, though its practicality and durability are questioned.