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Tesla Drops Out of Top 10 Most Innovative EV Makers for First Time
The Center of Automotive Management (CAM) in Germany excluded Tesla from its top 10 most innovative EV makers for the first time since the ranking began in 2016. According to electrive, Tesla fell five places to 11th with 78 points, although its score rose 3.4 points. Geely leads with 207 points, followed by Volkswagen Group (204) and BYD (192). CAM evaluated 910 series-production innovations from 38 automotive groups between 2021 and the first half of 2026. Mercedes-Benz climbed three spots to fourth.…
- Tesla falls to 11th in the CAM ranking, with 78 points.
- Geely leads with 207 points; Volkswagen Group has 204 and BYD 192.
- CAM assessed 910 series-production innovations from 38 automotive groups.
🔎 Why it matters: It is the first time Tesla has been outside the CAM top 10 since 2016. Its score rose 3.4 points, but rivals such as BYD, with the Denza Z9 GT (up to 1,500 kW through a single port), brought more innovations to market.
📈 Upside: Tesla's score rose 3.4 points to 78, although not enough to improve its position.
📉 Risk: Geely (2.25 MW chargers in China) and BYD (1,500 kW) are advancing in charging power, a criterion CAM scores.
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