The more things change, the more they stay the same. This is life, right? That’s probably why, no matter how many changes are made to cars to make them cleaner and efficient, they still run on fossil fuels that are not only harmful to the environment but also in short supply.

Things are looking bad for gas cars. Not only are they meeting their usual resistance from environmentalists worldwide, but gas prices are soaring up all over the globe. This has made the case for a full transition to electric cars even stronger, and some serious inroads have already been made.

Electric Cars Are Selling Very Well

Tesla dominated the top 10 selling electric car list in 2021 - Image courtesy Craig Adderley via Pexels

Some may think they are on the fringe of the market, but electric cars are selling very well. According to caranddriver.com, the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling electric car in 2021, with 132k vehicles sold. In second place was the Tesla Model 3, which sold 94k. It’s no surprise to see Tesla leading the way in this market since they have been putting some heavy research and resources into improving the electric vehicle movement. The amazing thing is that several other big names are coming aboard.

Big Names Putting Their Best Models Forward

Ford added an iconic twist to their eclectic car line by building a Mustang version - Image courtesy of Pixabay via Pexels

While Tesla is known to have been putting a lot into their electric and self-driving cars, other big names have been creating electric cars in some of their most iconic model names. Take Ford, for example. They haven’t just manufactured an electric car, but they did it in one of their most iconic model designs… the Mustang. Their Mustang Mach-E has sold over 18k units. But what’s also impressive is that its performance is close to its gas counterpart.

Quite Impressive Electric Performance

One of the things that stands out for the Ford Mustang Mach-E is its on-road performance. There is a GT version that pushes an impressive 480 horsepower and will go from 0 to 60mph in 3.8 seconds. Another very impressive electric model is the Porsche Taycan, which is said to reach 60mph in 2.4 seconds.

Infrastructure Is Booming

While Europe leads the way in charging infrastructure, America is making progress with its electric car services - Image source: Kindel Media via Pexels

At a recent environmental summit in Glasgow, there was a call for all vehicles sold to be non-emission by 2040. While there is still a long way to go in terms of the worldwide infrastructure, there are many countries that have progressed immensely. Europe has been leading the way, with Germany leading the way in terms of registering plug points for cars. They have over 700k points. Meanwhile, in 2019 the Netherlands had the most EV pug stations in Europe, and in 2020, 15% of the cars on Norway’s roads are electric.