Model 3

The $25,000 Tesla Is Finally Here (But Not Where You Think)

Tesla has quietly made South Korea home to the cheapest Model 3 in the world. Tesla Korea has officially launched the Model 3 Standard, priced at 41,990,000 won (about $28,000 USD), according to longtime Tesla watcher @Tslachan. With local EV subsidies applied, the price drops even further — allowing some buyers to get into a […]

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Earn Top Euro NCAP Awards

Euro NCAP has announced its Best-in-Class cars for 2025, naming the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y as the safest vehicles in their respective categories. The results come from Euro NCAP’s busiest testing year ever, as automakers roll out more electric vehicles and increasingly advanced driver assistance systems. The refreshed Tesla Model 3 was named […]

Tesla Just Removed Mileage Limits on Its Two Best-Selling Cars

Great news for Tesla buyers down under—Tesla has just upgraded its New Vehicle Limited Warranty in Australia and New Zealand to unlimited kilometres for 5 years on all new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The updated policy applies to every Model 3 and Model Y delivered on or after January 1, 2026, removing the […]

Tesla Now Lets You Lease Its Cheapest Model 3 and Model Y

Tesla has quietly expanded its U.S. leasing lineup, making its most affordable vehicles even more accessible. As of today, leasing is now available on the new Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard, marking the first time Tesla’s entry-level trims can be leased. Pricing starts at $449 per month for the Model 3 Standard and […]

Tesla’s Cheapest Model 3 Beats EPA Range in Edmunds Test

Tesla’s cheapest electric vehicle is proving it can punch well above its weight. According to a new real-world range test from Edmunds, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD managed to drive an impressive 339 miles on a single charge, comfortably beating its EPA-estimated range and even outperforming Tesla’s new Model Y Standard. As Edmunds […]

Tesla Model 3 Faces NHTSA Probe Over Emergency Door Releases

Tesla is once again facing regulatory scrutiny in the U.S., this time over concerns tied to emergency door releases in the Model 3. According to Reuters, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3 sedans amid worries that the vehicles’ emergency door release controls may not be […]

Tesla to Hike Model 3, Model Y Lease Prices Up to 67%

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’s New Cheapest Model 3 Just Launched in Europe

Tesla has officially launched the new Model 3 Standard in Europe, marking the arrival of what is now the company’s most affordable electric vehicle outside the U.S. The news comes directly from Tesla Europe on X, where the company posted: “Meet Model 3 Standard – our most affordable Model 3. Ultra-low cost of ownership, engineered […]

Tesla Model 3 Wins Best Passenger Car in New Zealand

Tesla’s refreshed Model 3 continues its winning streak in Oceania, picking up a major honor in New Zealand this week. DRIVEN Car Guide officially named the Model 3 the country’s Best Passenger Car of 2025, praising the sedan for its value, technology, and driving experience. Tesla’s local X account celebrated the achievement on the platform, […]

Tesla Model Y, Model 3 Dominate Global EV Sales in September 2025

Tesla continues to dominate the global electric vehicle market, with the Model Y and Model 3 ranking as the #1 and #2 best-selling EVs for September 2025, respectively. CEO Elon Musk highlighted the milestone on X after tech watcher @XFreeze posted global sales data showing Tesla’s pair comfortably at the top of the charts. According […]

Tesla Starts Building 2026 Model 3 at Fremont Factory with Turn Signal Stalk

Tesla has officially begun production of the 2026 Model 3 at its Fremont, California, factory, according to longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt). The first units rolling off the line are the new Model 3 Premium, a rebranding of the “Long Range” trim with several subtle but notable updates. The 2026 Model 3 Premium includes […]