Model 3
Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Now Include Working USB-C Ports Again
According to Reddit user alternativebeats, who is currently waiting to take delivery of a Model 3, Tesla has now started restoring full USB-C functionality to Model 3 units prior to sending them out for delivery. Last week, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners in the U.S. were shocked to find missing USB-C ports and […]
Entry Tesla Model 3 in China Sees Price Increase, Slower 0-100km Acceleration, More Range
Tesla has updated its entry Model 3 rear-wheel drive in China, as noted by @42how_. The updated Model 3 has increased in price by 15,000 RMB to 250,900 RMB. Also, the range has increased from NEDC 486 km to the China light-duty vehicle test cycle (CLTC)556 km. CLTC was created by the China Automotive Technology […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Delivering Without USB-C Due to Chip Shortage
After picking up their 2022 Model 3, Reddit user CalligrapherNo4617 made a peculiar discovery — the car had no wireless charging functionality, and the two USB-C ports in the front center console were outright missing. Upon calling Tesla support, CalligrapherNo4617 was informed that Tesla is aware of the problem. Both wireless charging and the front center […]
Entry Tesla Model 3 Now Gets Heated Steering Wheel and Heated Rear Seats for Free
Tesla continues to make updates across its vehicles on Thursday evening. So far we’ve seen the Model Y get a $1,000 USD price increase in the U.S., while the same car in China gets updated with more range but slower acceleration. Now, the entry Model 3 gets its own update, as it finally gets a […]
Watch Tesla’s Model 3 Drive on Goodyear Airless Tires [VIDEO]
Tesla uses Goodyear tires on some of its Model 3 cars, and in a recent announcement, the tire maker has shared plans to develop an airless, completely-sustainable tire within the next decade. Goodyear plans to produce airless tires for electric vehicles, in a move to reach its target of making a completely sustainable and maintenance-free […]
Tesla Hikes Price of Model 3/Y by $1,000; Midnight Silver Color Now Free
Tesla has increased the price of its entry Model 3 and Model Y tonight, by $1,000 in the United States (via @SawyerMerritt). Another major change is the fact Midnight Silver Metallic (MSM) is now a free color, joining Pearl White Multi-Coat. Previously, MSM was $1,000 USD extra. Also, Solid Black is now a $1,500 extra […]
Tesla Increases Model 3 Prices in Israel, Adds Enhanced Autopilot Option
After price hikes for the Model 3 in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, Tesla has also increased its car prices in Israel for its compact electric sedan. The entry Model 3 is now priced at NIS 201,332 ($64,764 USD) an increase of NIS 9,000 ($2,895 USD), reports Globes, noting this is the fourth price increase […]
Tesla Model 3 Axes ‘Standard Range Plus’ Moniker, Range Estimates Revised
Tesla continues to make changes to its vehicles tonight on its website configurator. We previously noted Model Y range estimates had changed depending on wheel choice, and now the same has happened for the Model 3 (via @SawyerMerritt). But for the Model 3, the entry ‘Standard Range Plus’ moniker has been removed, now just known […]
Hertz Tesla Rentals Start November 1 with Free Supercharging Promo
Hertz is set to launch its Tesla Model 3 rental fleet on November 1, 2021. Ahead of the debut, the company has emailed prospective customers about Tesla Model 3 vehicles being available to rent in November, which will come with a free Supercharging promo. Last week, Hertz announced had placed an order for 100,000 Tesla […]
New Tesla Model 3, Model Y Orders See Wait Times Reach 11 Months
Tesla has increased the estimated delivery dates on its Model Y compact crossover SUV, yet again. The entry Long Range Model Y with 19-inch Gemini Wheels is now showing an estimated delivery date of September 2022, which is a staggering 11 months from now (via @SawyerMerritt). Want to get a Model Y Long Range sooner? […]
Hertz Paid Full Price for 100,000 Tesla Model 3 Fleet with No Discounts, Confirms Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed Hertz paid full price for its massive 100,000 Model 3 fleet, with no discounts. Responding to a tweet earlier on Monday evening, Musk said, “to be clear, cars sold to Hertz have no discount. Same price as to consumers.” To be clear, cars sold to Hertz have no discount. […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3, Model Y by $2,000 USD
Tesla has increased the prices of the Model Y Long Range and Model 3 Standard Range Plus in the U.S. by $2,000 USD each. The change was spotted Friday evening by Tesla investor and sleuth Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt). Here are the new starting prices for both vehicles: Model 3 Standard Range Plus: $43,990 USD (+$2,000; […]
New Entry Tesla Model 3 Orders Reach Wait Times of 10 Months
Tesla continues to push back estimated delivery dates of its vehicles, and for its basic Model 3 electric sedan, the wait time has reached 10 months for new orders. For those seeking to buy the Model 3 Standard Range Plus with 18-inch Aero Wheels, the Tesla website is now showing estimated delivery of August 2022, […]
Tesla Increases Price of Entry Model 3 in Canada by $2,000
Tesla has been busy tonight making changes on its website, as the company has increased the price of its entry Model 3 Standard Range Plus by $2,000 CAD, now starting at $54,990 CAD (via @mrgreyev). Previously, the Standard Range Plus was priced at $52,990 CAD, for the base configuration with 18-inch Aero wheels, showing an […]
Tesla Autopilot Box Test: Pure Vision Camera vs Radar Which One Will Stop? [VIDEO]
Earlier this year, Tesla replaced radar on its vehicles with ‘Pure Vision’ cameras, shifting their Autopilot technology’s reliance on data from radar and cameras to data from cameras exclusively. Tesla has also started using in-cabin cameras for driver monitoring. The change applied to Model 3 and Model Y, but Model S and Model X will […]