Model 3
Chipotle Launches Tesla Model 3 Giveaway, New Rewards Exchange
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced on Tuesday the launch of its Rewards Exchange, what it is calling “the biggest update to the Chipotle Rewards program since its debut in 2019.” The Rewards Exchange will debut a new video game called Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange on June 23. The interactive racing game will allow players to earn points […]
Elon Musk Confirms Removal of Passenger Lumbar in Model 3/Y: ‘Almost No Usage’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the company has indeed officially removed the front passenger lumbar seat support in its Model 3 and Model Y. Replying to a tweet on the matter on Monday afternoon, Musk said the change was made because of low usage of the lumbar support. He said, “Moving lumbar was removed […]
New Tesla Model Y Deliveries No Longer Include Passenger Lumbar Support
Tesla looks to be making a cost-cutting measure for new builds of its Model Y and some Model 3 vehicles, according to new owners. According to u/Chrissugar21 on Reddit, the new Model Y owner picked up the compact crossover SUV from Tesla (VIN 199 XXX), only to notice the passenger seat no longer includes lumbar […]
AutoTrader Crowns Tesla Model 3 ‘Best Car for Families’
In a recent tweet, U.K.-based automotive marketplace AutoTrader announced the Tesla Model 3 as its pick for 2021’s ‘Best Car for Families’ in its annual ‘New Car Awards’. The tweet was also ‘liked’ by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Best car for families. And the winner is… the Tesla Model 3! 👏@Tesla #NewCarAwards2021 pic.twitter.com/sD3HXBiUVg — Auto […]
Some Tesla Model 3 Owners Getting ‘Schedule Roof Service’ Message
Earlier this week, a Reddit user shared an image of a notification they received in the Tesla app. The notification in question urged them to “schedule roof service” for their Tesla vehicle. The notification reads: We identified that your vehicle may experience or have experienced a small water ingress/intake in the cabin. If an issue […]
You Can Now Order a Tesla in Hungary and Romania Online
Tesla announced on Friday its online configurator has gone live in Hungary and Romania, allowing both countries to buy the company’s vehicles. The Tesla website for Romania and Hungary is showing the Model 3, Model S and Model X as available. Configurator now live in Hungary 🇭🇺 & Romania 🇷🇴 — Tesla (@Tesla) May 14, […]
Tesla Increases Price of Entry Model 3 in China
According to a tweet published earlier today by Tesla owner and enthusiast @ray4tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer has increased the price of the locally manufactured Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) in China by 1,000 CNY ($155.46 USD or $188.66 CAD). @Teslacn has increased the price of MIC Model 3 SR+ by 1000 CNY […]
Tesla Police Cruiser Saves Indiana Town Nearly $7,000 After 1 Year
Back in August 2019, the town of Bargersville in Indiana became one of the first in the U.S. to add a Tesla electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet of police cruisers. Using data shared by the Bargersville Police Department after one year of having a Tesla Model 3 as a squad car, local non-profit Greater […]
City of Yonkers Unveils Tesla Model 3 Police Car, its First Fully-Electric Vehicle
The City of Yonkers in New York unveiled its first fully-electric vehicle today, a Tesla Model 3 Long Range now part of its police fleet’s traffic unit. According to Mid Hudson News, the city already has a growing fleet of more environmentally friendly vehicles, such as 33 hybrid police cars. Image credit: Joseph Panella/City of […]
Tesla Says Model 3 was World’s Top-Selling Premium Sedan in Q1; Model Y Domination Next
During Tesla’s first quarter earnings report, the company said its Model 3 sedan was the “best-selling premium sedan in the world,” a stat based on the most recent comparable publicly available OEM data. Tesla said “about three and a half years into its production, and even without a European factory,” the Model 3 led worldwide […]
First Fremont-Built Tesla Model 3 Performance with New Door Trim Spotted in Indiana
According to a recent tweet from @tesla_adri, the first Fremont-built Model 3 with the refreshed door panel design has been spotted in Indiana. First fremont build model 3 Performance with new door panel design delivered in Indiana.Source:https://t.co/AyLxbLU1r0@WholeMarsBlog @elonmusk @DriveTeslaca @28delayslater pic.twitter.com/bofOJBnvB8 — Tesla_Adri (@tesla_adri) April 24, 2021 The new door panel trim, which extends past the […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 and Model Y, Yet Again
Tesla has again increased prices of the Model 3 and Model Y again in the U.S., in what continues to be the electric automaker tweaking its prices, yet again (via @SawyerMerritt). The new increases come two weeks after Tesla had hiked prices by $500 to $1,000, depending on the configuration. Check out the changes below […]
Tesla Models 3/Y Sales in China Surged in March 2021
After outselling the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in January, the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV has risen to the top of sales charts again in March. According to EV Sales, the micro and affordable Wuling HongGuang Mini EV sold the most units in China’s EV market in March, totaling 39,745 units sold and marking […]
Tesla Model 3 Beaten by Chevy Bolt as ‘Best Electric Vehicle’ for 2021 in Rankings
Tuesday morning, the all-electric 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV earned the title of best electric car from this year’s Best Hybrid, Plug-in, and Electric Cars of 2021 list from U.S. News (via Mashable), effectively knocking the Tesla Model 3 out from the list’s best car spot. While the Model 3 remained unrepresented by the list, the […]
Tesla Model 3 Tops EV Sales in Germany for March; 48% Increase vs February
Tesla has won the month of March in Germany when it comes to plugin electric vehicle sales. According to data compiled by EV Sales, Tesla’s Model 3 beat out Volkswagen’s compact e-Up! EV last month, seeing 3,699 units sold, compared to 3,599 for the latter. In third place was the Hyundai Kona EV, followed by […]