Model 3
All Tesla Model 3 Trims Now Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit
In a significant boost for electric vehicle (EV) buyers, Tesla has announced that all new Model 3 cars in the US now qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. The credit has effectively reduced the starting price of the Model 3 to $32,740 (with incentives), making the car more affordable to a broader range […]
Tesla Discounts Existing Inventory Across Entire Lineup
In a bid to entice buyers amid economic uncertainty, heightened competition, and the upcoming redesign of its main model, Tesla Inc has ramped up discounts on some already-produced new Model 3 electric cars. It has also offered discounts on the Model Y, and other models in its U.S. inventory. According to the Tesla website, a […]
Tesla to Unveil New Model 3 with Elon Musk in China, Says Report
In the first visit to Tesla’s Shanghai factory in years, CEO Elon Musk is expected to offer an early preview of the company’s updated Model 3 sedan, according to sources who wished to remain anonymous, reports Bloomberg. The unveiling, which is set to take place on Thursday, will showcase the first off-the-line prototypes of the […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Plans First China Visit in 3 Years, Says Report
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly planning a visit to China this week, marking his first trip to the country in three years, according to three anonymous sources knowledgeable of the matter, reports Reuters. Musk’s itinerary includes a meet with high-ranking Chinese officials and a tour of Tesla’s Shanghai plant, claim two of the insiders […]
Tesla Launches Free Charging Deal for Model 3 Buyers in Texas
Tesla has announced a new charging deal for Texas residents who purchase and pick up a new Model 3 between May 26 and June 30, 2023. The deal offers a year of free overnight vehicle charging at their homes, courtesy of Tesla Electric, the company’s utility that debuted last December. This offer comes as part […]
Tesla Slashes Model 3 Existing Inventory Pricing in US and Canada
Tesla has discounted its existing Model 3 inventory in both the U.S. and Canada, offering discounts of up to $2,210 USD and $4,660 CAD, depending on model and configuration (via @SawyerMerritt). U.S. Model 3 existing inventory is showing discounts ranging from $1,950 USD to $2,210 USD, according to checks by Tesla North for a Bay […]
Tesla Just Teased its Next-Gen Car at its Shareholder Meeting
Tesla has teased an image of its next-gen car at its 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting, and it looks to be a compact as expected. CEO Elon Musk said there are two new products shareholders should be excited about, noting the design and manufacturing techniques are “head and shoulders” above anything that is present in the […]
Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Refresh Nears Final Trial Production, Says Report
As Tesla accelerates toward the final stages of trial production for its redesigned Model 3 sedan, sources familiar with the matter have provided insights into the company’s latest developments. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle giant is betting on this new Model 3 variant to make a stronger impact in China’s fiercely competitive EV market, reports Bloomberg. […]
Tesla Model Y, Model 3 Dominate California Car Sales in Q1
California’s new vehicle market is on the rise, with vehicle registrations expected to approach 1.8 million units this year, a 6.9% increase from 2022, according to an update from the California New Car Dealers Association on Monday. The surge in sales comes after three years of below-average sales, resulting in pent-up demand that’s predicted to […]
Tesla Redesigns Model 3 Website; ‘Highland’ Refresh Spied on Track [VIDEO]
Tesla has redesigned its Model 3 landing page on its website, offering new graphics and marketing text and other details to sell its compact electric sedan (via @Tslachan). While the Model 3 page gets a makeover, other pages for the Model Y and Model S and Model X have remained the same. Is this a […]
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD Debuts in Europe
Summary: Tesla has started selling the Model 3 Long Range in a rare Rear-Wheel Drive configuration in Europe. The new trim is available for immediate delivery from Tesla’s inventory in several countries. Last month, Tesla debuted the Model 3 Long Range RWD as an exclusive offering for enterprise customers in the U.K. Tesla is now […]
Tesla Software Update to Fix Brake Concerns in 1.1M Cars in China
Tesla is set to launch its largest-ever “recall” in China, targeting a software flaw in over 1.1 million vehicles. The issue, concerning the regenerative braking system, can be fixed via an over-the-air (OTA) update. The so-called “recall” is slated to begin on May 29, 2023, reports CnEVPost. The over-the-air software fix will apply to both […]
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Back in Canada, Qualifies for Federal Rebate
After bringing back the Model 3 Long Range to the United States, Tesla has brought back the vehicle to Canada as well. This time around, the starting price of $64,990 CAD makes the Long Range version qualify for the federal iZEV rebate of $5,000 CAD. Extra provincial incentives also apply on top of this rebate, […]
Tesla Hikes Model S/X Prices in Parts of Asia, Offers Free Supercharging
Tesla continues to tweak its prices around the world and this time the Model S and Model X is increasing in price in China and South Korea, as spotted by @Tslachan. Despite some modest price increases, also new in these countries is free charging for three years, just like in the U.S. (another perk offers […]
You Can Now Buy a Tesla Model 3 Long Range Again in the U.S.
Tesla has brought back its Model 3 Long Range for orders, finally, after stopping orders back in August of 2022. After Tesla stopped taking orders its website noted the specific configuration would be “available in 2023”. The Model 3 Long Range AWD is available for purchase at $47,240 and qualifies for a $3,750 federal tax […]