Model Y
South Pasadena First to Adopt Entire Tesla Model Y Police Fleet
The South Pasadena Police Department is set to become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to convert its entire fleet of vehicles to electric, announced the city on Monday. The change is made possible through nearly $500,000 in clean transportation funding provided by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC), […]
First Model Y Deliveries Take Place in Turkey
Tesla announced on Monday the first Model Y deliveries have taken place in Turkey, sharing pictures of a Quicksilver version of the compact crossover. Another picture shared the back plate being applied to the Model Y in Quicksilver, with the latter color only available from Giga Berlin for Europe and soon the Middle East this […]
Tesla Model Y Performance in Canada Gets Lower Range, Black-Only Interior
Tesla updated the specs of the Model Y Performance in Canada this weekend, lowering its range and also limiting color options for the interior. The EPA-estimated range for the Performance has dropped to 459 km, down from 488 km previously. While the price remains at $76,290, the upgrade option for a white interior has also […]
Tesla Model Y Midnight Cherry Red vs Ultra Red vs Red Multi-coat [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model Y in Midnight Cherry Red started rolling out to European showrooms this weekend, alongside first deliveries of the new color option for the compact crossover. Midnight Cherry Red is one of two new colors for the Model Y, exclusive to Europe and later this year for the Middle East. The color looks pretty […]
Tesla Model Y Midnight Cherry Red Deliveries Start This Weekend
Tesla is set to deliver its first Model Y compact crossovers in its newest color, Midnight Cherry Red, beginning in Europe on Saturday. According to Tesla Europe on early Friday, it said, “A wild Midnight Cherry appears…at a Tesla location near you, starting tomorrow.” The account added, “coming to the Middle East later this year.” […]
Tesla Hikes Model S/X Prices in Parts of Asia, Offers Free Supercharging
Tesla continues to tweak its prices around the world and this time the Model S and Model X is increasing in price in China and South Korea, as spotted by @Tslachan. Despite some modest price increases, also new in these countries is free charging for three years, just like in the U.S. (another perk offers […]
Tesla Clarifies Canadian Model Y RWD Weight Confusion
Last month Tesla re-introduced a rear-wheel drive (RWD) Model Y for the Canadian market, priced at $59,990 CAD, thus allowing the compact crossover to qualify for federal and provincial rebates. With a report claiming this Model Y RWD will come from Giga Shanghai, thus using LFP batteries like the Model 3 RWD, many saw the […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 and Model Y in US, Canada, China and More
Tesla has again tweaked the pricing of its Model 3 and Model Y in the United States and beyond, but not significantly. Price increases of $250 USD have been applied to select versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. Similar increases have also taken place in South Korea and China. Model 3 (USA): RWD: […]
Most Efficient Electric SUV Ever Built: Tesla’s Model Y
Tesla on Sunday touted that its Model Y compact crossover SUV is the “most efficient electric SUV ever built”, compared to competitors. The charge shared showed off energy efficiency in EPA range for small AWD SUVs, when it came to miles driven per kWh. The Model Y can go 4.0 miles per kWH, which is […]
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y: KBB Best 5-Year Cost to Own Winners
Kelley Blue Book has announced the winners of its 2023 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, recognizing new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership period. Among the winners, Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y took home the awards in the Luxury Electric Car and Luxury Electric SUV categories, respectively. Janice […]
Tesla Model Y Cruiser Debuts for Richmond RCMP
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) continues to test their Tesla Model Y police cruiser, this time in the City of Richmond in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. “Hey @elonmusk have you heard? Mounties in Canada are chasing criminals in fully marked, operational police EVs, including this one,” said the Richmond RCMP on Thursday. Hey @elonmusk […]
Tesla Lowers Price of Model Y with 7 Seats
Summary: Tesla has reduced the price of the seven-seat upgrade for the Model Y by $1,000 in the U.S. While the seven-seat option launched originally launched for $3,000, Tesla hiked it up to $4,000 earlier this year. The automaker recently also discounted its entire Model Y lineup by $3,000 in the U.S. Tesla has dropped […]
Tesla to Export Model Y from Giga Shanghai to Canada for First Time: Report
Tesla has started producing a version of its Model Y electric vehicle (EV) in Shanghai, set to be exported to Canada, marking the first time the company will ship cars from China to North America, according to an insider source and a production memo obtained by Reuters. This move connects Tesla’s most cost-efficient factory globally […]
Tesla Model Y Joins Travelers Rest Police Fleet [VIDEO]
Summary: Travelers Rest Police Department introduces Tesla Model Y patrol cars. Electric vehicles provide unique safety features and improved pursuit capabilities. Lower maintenance costs and eco-friendliness make Teslas an attractive addition to the fleet. In a bid to help the environment and catch violators more efficiently, the Travelers Rest Police Department has introduced two new […]
Tesla Model Y in Canada Now Gets Federal and Provincial Rebates
Select models of Tesla’s Model Y now qualify for the iZEV $5,000 federal rebate in Canada, while also now eligible for select provincial rebates as well. This is possible because the Model Y RWD has returned to Canada, priced at $59,990 CAD (via @SawyerMerritt). This car has an estimated EPA range of 394 km and […]