"Tesla outsells Porsche and other luxury models in June with the Model S. Even on a year-to-date basis, Tesla outsells Porsche, Lincoln, Volvo, Jaguar, and Land Rover."
"Yes, it's shocking. California automaker Tesla Motors is outselling a number of very well established vehicle brands in its home state—with only one model: the all-electric Model S.
In June, Tesla outsold (on the basis of registrations) Buick, Lincoln, Porsche, Volvo, and Cadillac—and far outsold Jaguar and Land Rover combined. And the long-established, full-line luxury brand Infiniti only posted just 51 more registrations in the state than Tesla. LEARN MORE: Tesla Model S: So Safe, It Broke NHTSA's Testing Equipment
This wasn't just a monthly sales blip, either. Even on a year-to-date basis, through June, Tesla has sold more vehicles in California than Land Rover, Jaguar, Lincoln, Volvo, or Porsche."
Bengt Halvorson reports for the Christian Science Monitor August 27, 2013.
SEE ALSO:
"U.S. to Revive Loan Program That Backed Tesla, Fisker" (Bloomberg)
"‘Loser’ No More: Tesla Repays $465 Million U.S. Loan" (TIME: 5/24/13)
"Tesla's Model S Perfect for Safety, But How About Sales?" (USA TODAY)
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