Model 3
Alleged Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Dash Shows Yoke Steering Wheel [PICS]
An alleged picture supposedly leaked to the web showcased the front design of Tesla’s Model 3 ‘Highland’ refresh, and now some images are claiming the new car will include a dash that looks like it’s from the new Model S/X. Video and images are being shared across Chinese social media. One picture and video shared […]
Alleged Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Leaks Showing New Design
Tesla’s Model 3 ‘Highland’ refresh has been seen driving around with the front and back of the car covered up, but now we’re apparently seeing a full-scale leak of the front design. That’s according to an image shared on Wednesday evening on Reddit by u/ffiarpg. The image shows what appears to be the Model 3 […]
Tesla Recalls Select Model 3 Vehicles Over Suspension Issues
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for select Model 3 vehicles due to a defect in the front suspension lateral link that could cause instability and increase the risk of a collision. The defect is caused by two fasteners that may loosen over time and cause the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, details […]
Tesla Launches Cheaper Model Y AWD, Lowers All Car Prices Again [Update]
Tesla has continued to make vehicle price adjustments, this time lowering all car prices yet again, while also debuting a lower-cost Model Y All-Wheel Drive for the masses, that was previously only available in existing inventory in select states. The new AWD Model Y starts at $49,990 USD, and has a 0-60 mph time of […]
2023 Tesla Model 3/Y Get Price Drops in Australia
Tesla has once again adjusted the prices of its 2023 Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in Australia, marking a decrease just weeks after the last increase and a few months after a similar round of price reductions, reports Drive. The automaker has lowered the price of the entry-level rear-wheel-drive and Long Range variants […]
Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 is Now the Most Efficient EV in Canada
According to an update today from Natural Resources Canada, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 sedan is now the most ‘fuel-efficient’ electric vehicle in its class, according to information shared by the automaker and obtained by Tesla North. Based on the liter per 100 km consumption metric, the IONIQ 6 Long Range with 18-inch wheels is […]
Tesla Model 3 RWD Tax Credits Expected to Be Lower by March 31, Says Website
Tesla expects its RWD Model 3 sedan will see a reduced tax credit eligibility by March 31, according to new guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding battery component sourcing (via Reuters). The shift will come alongside updated requirements set to be released by the IRS on the same date. The automaker updated its website […]
Upcoming Treasury Guidance Expected to Impact EV Tax Credits, Says Official
The U.S. Treasury Department is set to release guidance on battery sourcing requirements for electric vehicle (EV) tax credits by Friday, which may lead to fewer vehicles receiving full or partial credits, according to a U.S. official, reports Reuters. The Treasury postponed the proposed guidance on battery sourcing rules until March, allowing some EVs that […]
Tesla Now Resets Forward Collision Warning to Medium After Each Drive in 2023.2 [Update]
Update: It appears this change to FCW settings has been available since 2023.2 (thanks @TeslaInfoCom) and not 2023.6. Nonetheless, it is still a new change from before. We’ve updated our story below to reflect this. == Since its 2023.2 software update rollout, Tesla has introduced a change to its Forward Collision Warning system, which now […]
Tesla Exploited at Pwn2Own 2023, Hackers Win $100,000 and Model 3 [Update]
Back in January the Pwn2Own security conference announced Tesla would be a sponsor again for 2023. The conference offers cash prizes for white hat hackers to demonstrate live exploits, allowing companies such as Tesla to learn more about beefing up their software and hardware security. This year saw the addition of the Steam VM Escape category […]
Tesla Launches Extended Warranty for Model 3 and Model Y from $1,800
Tesla has debuted an extended warranty option on its Model 3 and Model Y units, with the latter coming at a price of $2,000 and covering the vehicles for two years and 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, spotted by @BLKMDL3 on Tesla’s website. The Model 3 extended warranty option comes at $1,800 USD, while the […]
Tesla Anticipates Losing Full $7,500 Federal Tax Credit on Cheapest Model 3: Report
Tesla has informed employees that it expects to lose the full $7,500 federal tax credit for its cheapest electric car, the Model 3 Standard Range, due to the vehicle’s batteries being sourced from China, according to information obtained by Electrek. The tax credit program for electric vehicles, which came into effect in January, has led […]
Canadian Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Eligible for Federal Rebate Surged in February
After Tesla cut Model 3 prices in January, the entry version in Canada again qualified for the federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) rebate of $5,000 CAD. The latest data from Transport Canada shows there were just 2 cars from Tesla in January that gained the iZEV rebate. In February, this number surged to 1,777 […]
Tesla Soars to an Early Lead in US Luxury Market, Thanks to Price Cuts and Federal Tax Credit
Experian data reveals Tesla’s new registrations in January outnumbered Mercedes-Benz and Lexus combined According to a report from Automotive News, data from Experian reveals that Tesla Inc. has taken an early lead in the US luxury vehicle market in January, with 49,917 new registrations. BMW secured the No. 2 spot with 31,070 registrations, while Mercedes-Benz […]
Driving a Tesla Upside-Down with 10-Foot Tall Wheels [VIDEO]
Many people covering Tesla’s vehicles will put them to the ultimate test, including one crew who attempted to get to the bottom (or top) of whether one of the automaker’s cars can be driven upside down. A new video shared on Wednesday by the YouTube channel WhistlinDiesel shows a handful of tests with a Tesla […]