Witness the dramatic shift in the automotive landscape over the past decade! đźš—đź’ˇ Back in 2014, Audi, a long-standing luxury brand with a rich history dating back to 1910 when it was founded by August Horch, was dominating the market with 1.74 million vehicles sold globally. At that time, Tesla, founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, and later joined by Elon Musk, was still in its infancy, selling only 31,655 vehicles. Tesla started with the goal of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy, beginning with the Tesla Roadster in 2008, followed by the groundbreaking Model S in 2012.
Witness the dramatic shift in the automotive landscape over the past decade! đźš—đź’ˇ Back in 2014, Audi, a long-standing luxury brand with a rich history dating back to 1910 when it was founded by August Horch, was dominating the market with 1.74 million vehicles sold globally. At that time, Tesla, founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, and later joined by Elon Musk, was still in its infancy, selling only 31,655 vehicles. Tesla started with the goal of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy, beginning with the Tesla Roadster in 2008, followed by the groundbreaking Model S in 2012.
Fast forward to 2024, and Tesla has not only caught up but surpassed Audi, selling 1.79 million vehicles compared to Audi's 1.67 million. This turnaround showcases Tesla's commitment to innovation, focusing on electric vehicles (EVs) when the market was still largely dominated by internal combustion engines. Tesla's growth was fueled by models like the Model 3 and Model Y, which made electric cars more accessible to the masses, and by building a robust charging infrastructure with the Supercharger network. Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group since 1964, has been slower to pivot to electric vehicles, though it has introduced models like the e-tron series, reflecting the broader industry shift towards electrification.
This is not just a sales figure comparison but a pivotal moment in automotive history, where a startup focused on electric vehicles has outpaced a century-old luxury brand. It's a testament to the electric revolution and the shift towards sustainable transportation.
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