Tesla has kicked off its 2021 annual meeting of stockholders at its new factory in Austin, Texas. When CEO Elon Musk took the stage, he reiterated the company’s Model Y “should become the best-selling vehicle of any kind”, globally.
The company says this goal is expected sometime in 2023, thanks to its four factories: Fremont, Shanghai, Texas and Berlin-Brandenburg.
Musk said Shanghai has exceeded the capacity of its Fremont factory, and gave a shout-out to the Tesla China team.
Tesla has quietly rolled out a new High Voltage Battery and Drive Unit Extended Service Agreement (ESA) for Model 3 and Model Y owners in the U.S. and Canada, offering additional peace of mind once the vehicle’s original battery warranty expires. Priced at $2,000 USD (or $2,800 CAD), the new Battery ESA extends coverage for […]
Tesla is preparing to raise lease pricing across several models in the U.S., with increases of up to 67% set to take effect later this month. According to longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), the higher pricing will apply to the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck AWD beginning December 26, 2025. Customers looking to […]
Tesla has added an unexpected new item to its online shop: a limited-edition Plaid Pickleball Paddle created in collaboration with premium paddle maker Selkirk. Priced at $350, the Tesla Plaid Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk borrows its name from Tesla’s top-tier Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid vehicles, and leans heavily into performance-focused design — […]
