Tesla’s technological advantage over legacy automakers can be attributed to its deep vertical integration, software prowess and involvement in the broader energy business.
It makes some of the best-selling EVs on the planet. Those models charge seamlessly at the ubiquitous and reliable Tesla Supercharger network, which the company also designs, manufactures and deploys all by itself. And Tesla’s software is excellent at route-planning—suggesting charging stops along your way in the most efficient possible way.
In his latest story, Mack Hogan explains why legacy automakers have failed to replicate this success and how Tesla did all of it in the first place.
What else is happening today?
Lots of car buyers are worried about how long EV batteries last. But research shows that modern EV batteries rarely fail.
The 2026 Subaru Solterra now ships with the NACS charging port. Here’s how it charges at a Tesla Supercharger.
Amazon-owned robotaxi company Zoox has launched public rides in San Francisco.
—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer
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