Model 3
Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 Team Details Car in Interview [VIDEO]
There’s no denying that Tesla produces fast cars in the modern age, and there are plenty of examples to show that. In a new video shared by Hoonigan AutoFocus on Sunday, a gutted, race-ready Tesla Model 3 is shown inside and out. The video shares photographer Larry Chen as he meets with Tesla driver Randy […]
Tesla Model 3 Europe’s Best-Selling EV in August: Report
With Tesla’s rapidly expanding presence around the globe, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when the company succeeds – especially as the only all-electric line of cars in its own right on the market. In August, the Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe, according to EV-sales (via Tesmanian). Tesla delivered 7,020 Model […]
Tesla Model 3 Roof Rack Restocked Online
It appears Tesla has restocked its Model 3 Roof Rack, available in the Tesla Store right now for $450 USD ($600 in Canada). “The Model 3 Roof Rack was designed and engineered from the ground up for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, minimal interior noise and impact to range. The ultra-sleek attachment mechanism makes for easy installation […]
Vancouver’s First Tesla Taxi is Now Looking for Fares
According to a report by CBC News, cabbie Shaminder Rattan will soon be taking to the streets in what he believes to be Vancouver’s first Tesla taxi, in the province of British Columbia in Canada. Anyone booking a ride in Shaminder Rattan’s cab won’t hear him coming. That’s because the 62-year-old Yellow Cab driver has bought […]
Tesla Model 3 in China to Get Power Trunk, New Headlights, Tail Lights and More: Rumour
Rumors out of China claim the Tesla Model 3 manufactured in the country is set to apparently gain new improvements and upgrades. According to @Tesla__Mania, a Weibo post claims the following upgrades to the made in China Model 3: New steering wheel Center console 2.0 (whatever this means) New headlights and tail lights Power lift […]
How to Mod a $14 Casio Watch into a Tesla Key for Model 3 [VIDEO]
What’s the easiest way to unlock your Tesla? Sure, you could ‘slum’ it with a Tesla keycard or a fob, but if you want to up your game, check out the following Casio watch mod from Mattia Dal Ben from Udine, Italy. Dal Ben has fully documented (via Reddit) the process of turning a classic Casio […]
New Tesla Model 3 Frunk Style Called ‘Beaded Basin’
Tesla recently redesigned its front trunk (“frunk”) for newer Model 3 builds, adding a slightly smaller version which it now refers to as ‘beaded basin’, versus the former ‘smooth basin’. Gone are grocery bag hooks in the new design. The new smaller frunk is the same design as found in the Model Y, leading many...
Tesla Model 3 Sets EV Lap Record at Laguna Seca [VIDEO]
While it is becoming a little redundant to say that Teslas are faster than most conventional cars, and electric vehicles (EVs) too, it still isn’t really getting old. In fact, it’s still quite new to the world, and many EV enthusiasts are chomping at the bit to hear this more often. On Sunday, the automotive […]
Tesla to Update Model 3 in China with Factory Chrome Delete Reveals Filing
Looks like Tesla’s Model 3 in China will be getting a factory chrome delete option, following in the footsteps of the Model Y. Tesla recently submitted a filing with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, indicating it was changing the exterior of the Model 3, reports Tesmanian. Within the filing, a photo shows where chrome...
Tesla Model 3 Frunk Redesigned for New Builds, Speculation for Possible Heat Pump [u]
Tesla has started to redesign its Model 3 frunk for newer builds, with many speculating it’s possibly for making room for a future heat pump, which would bring over the feature from the new Model Y. Images being shared on social media show a new redesigned frunk for August 2020 Tesla Model 3 deliveries. Reddit […]
Tesla Model 3 Made to Look Like ‘Lightning McQueen’ from Disney’s Pixar Film ‘Cars’
For fans of the Disney Pixar animated movie, Cars, a Tesla Model 3 was spotted looking like the film’s star character, Lightning McQueen. Shared on Reddit by user ‘camel747’, the Tesla Model 3 looks like a replica of Lightning McQueen, although a glaring error is the fact the Disney movie’s star is number ’95’ and...
China’s Tesla Model 3 Apparently Fixes Rain Getting Into Trunk When Opening Flaw
Some Tesla Model 3 owners have long complained about an apparent design flaw when it comes to opening their car’s rear trunk in the rain, causing water to spill into the trunk and potentially soak contents within the vicinity. We’ve seen an example of this from the following video from i1Tesla on YouTube, showing how...
Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Honda NSX at Circuit de Bresse in France [VIDEO]
A new video shared by YouTuber Sebastian Vittel, (no, not the F1 driver), an amateur track driver who notes he has completed over 5,000 laps at Nurburgring, shows him chasing down a Honda NSX on the track at Circuit de Bresse in France. https://youtu.be/qX4PnPQ6UuU According to Vittel, he’s driving a Tesla Model 3 Performance loaned to...
Tesla Model 3 Sentry Mode Helps Find a Stolen Porsche 911
In Spain, a Tesla Model 3 has helped in finding a stolen Porsche 911, reported by autoblog. The Model 3 recorded thieves stealing the classic Porsche 964 911 Carrera 2, by breaking into it and rolling it out quietly whilst it was in neutral. After this, the owner of the Model 3 gave the owner […]
Tesla Side Cameras to Go Full Screen When Signalling Confirms Elon Musk
As we know Elon Musk is a very active Twitter user who regularly interacts with his customers. Most of these requests tweeted to Musk by Tesla owners. The latest request comes from Australian Tesla Owners. They tweeted “Elon, can we get the side repeater cameras to show full screen when indicating please?”. In a casual […]