Everyone is tired of the old "Tesla killer" cliche, especially as Tesla sales have remained virtually unaffected by supposed tough competitors throughout the years. However, things look different in 2026, both because Tesla dropped the ball and legacy carmakers stepped up their EV game. New EVs launching this year show that legacy carmakers are now beating EV-only companies at their own game.
Ever since Tesla started installing electric motors in the Lotus Elise and calling it the Roadster, people mocked it and predicted legacy carmakers would wipe it out. Indeed, Tesla faced extinction shortly after the Roadster began deliveries due to the 2008 financial crisis. However, instead of being wiped out by legacy carmakers, Tesla was actually helped by those seeking access to its technology.
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