Model 3
Tesla Model 3 Takes Top-Selling EV Crown in China for 2020, Says Report
Electric vehicles (EVs) have grown immensely over the last year alone, and especially in China, the world’s largest auto market. In December 2020, according to EV Sales, the Chinese auto market was up 12% year over year, capping off a year of struggle with an optimistic view forward. Plugins were up 108% and battery electric […]
Tesla Model 3 Lifetime Cost Comparable to Nissan Altima Says MIT Study
According to a recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has concluded, despite higher upfront costs for electric cars, in the long run, they save you money. One comparison was the lifetime cost of the Tesla Model 3, deemed comparable to the gas-guzzling Nissan Altima. As per The New York Times: Take the Tesla […]
China-Made Tesla Model 3 Coming to AU, NZ, UK and More Hints Website
It appears Tesla may be starting to send Shanghai-made Model 3 builds to overseas markets, based on changes to the company’s online configurator for various markets, according to EV-HQ. Tesla’s website for Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Germany and more are showing an increased range of 508km (up from 490km), suggesting these builds are […]
Sandy Munro Goes Hands-On with 2021 Tesla Model 3 [VIDEO]
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has been out for a while now, and those who have seen it so far have left it some rave reviews. On Friday, Sandy Munro uploaded a new video to his YouTube channel Munro Live, sharing with viewers a fresh look at the 2021 Tesla Model 3. In the nearly […]
Tesla Model 3 Claims Top-Selling EV in Norway for December 2020
Norway, like many places throughout the world, is experiencing the meteoric rise of electric vehicles (EVs), and in particular, of the globally-popular Tesla Model 3. In December 2020, the Tesla Model 3 sold 4,232 units in Norway, landing it at the top of the country’s EV sales, according to EV Sales Blogspot. Additionally, the Model […]
Tesla Model 3 Claims Best-Selling Car in the UK for December 2020
The Tesla Model 3 has been selling well throughout the world, and with a strong Q4 push in many of those places, it even managed to land a top-selling car in a number of countries. According to numbers from the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the Model 3 was the best-selling new […]
2021 Tesla Model 3 Glass Tint Transmittance Rates
If you’ve ever wondered how much glass tint there is on 2021 Tesla Model 3 windows, we have some details. A user on Reddit has shared factory glass tint amounts for the 2021 Tesla Model 3 in the Tesla Motors subreddit, as measured in California, with a Linsheng LS162 transmission meter. The details below, as […]
2021 Tesla Model 3 Headlights Test Impresses [VIDEO]
In a recently published YouTube video, electric vehicle enthusiast Bjørn Nyland tests and reviews the new headlights on the 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance. The new headlights are available on new Model 3 variants, with most built after November seeing the new versions. Compared to its predecessor, the 2021 Model 3 Performance also has a slightly larger, […]
Tesla Model 3 in China Gets Heated Steering Wheel, Performance Version Debuts
Tesla launched sales of its Model Y SUV in China on New Year’s Day, kicking off 2021 with a bang. The Model Y gains a heated steering wheel, plus gets a HEPA filter for Bioweapon Defense Mode, plus a revised door trim and centre console as seen from the latest Model 3 refresh. But there’s […]
2021 Tesla Model 3 SR+ Cold Weather Range Test [VIDEO]
A new video from BatteryBro has put the 2021 Tesla Model 3 refresh (Standard Range Plus) with heat pump to a cold weather range test on the highway. The test was conducted at 70 mph at 28F or -2C, which is cold, but not super freezing out. Nonetheless, BatteryBro was able to squeeze 210 miles (337 […]
Tesla Hits Record 21,606 Model 3 Sales in China for November: Report
Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking the world by storm, and it’s only a matter of time before ICE automobiles are a thing of the past. For the second month in a row, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has outsold the Tesla Model 3, making it China’s top-selling EV once again. But the Wuling is a […]
Tesla Charging Cable Thefts Rise in Amsterdam Say Police
According to a report in Netherlands News Live Tuesday, police received 21 reports of stolen charging cables between November 20 and December 4, a high increase in theft with the turn of the season. The reports, which were largely from Tesla owners, also include the failure of the charging cable theft locking system, which turns […]
Tesla Model 3 Refresh With New Headlights Deliver in California
Reddit user JigglymoobsMWO, who recently picked up their new Tesla Model 3 in California, posted a picture of the unit to Reddit, showcasing the upgraded headlights from the 2021 refresh for the Tesla Model 3. After sightings of the Model 3 with upgraded headlights in China last month and the UK, it would seem that […]
Randy Pobst Recalls Pikes Peak Tesla Model 3 Crash in Detail
We’ve reported our fair share of Tesla accidents, but those happening to a race car driver are far and few between. However, a recent story has surfaced by one of the most consistent Tesla racers we know, and it’s details are telling. On Wednesday, Tesla driver Randy Pobst wrote about his experience crashing in a […]
2021 Tesla Model 3 LG Battery Charging Speed vs. 2019 Panasonic Battery [VIDEO]
Recent critics of the 2021 Tesla Model 3 have claimed that the battery seems to charge slower than older models. However, it actually charges more efficiently, with a stranger charging trajectory, as we see in a newly-released video. On Thursday, YouTube channel Bjørn Nyland released a comparison video between the 2021 Tesla Model 3 battery […]