Model Y

The big news of the day was Tesla bringing its latest hardware 4 to its Model Y, expanding the new Autopilot hardware beyond just Model S and Model X vehicles. Thanks to some Tesla community members, we now have some up-close images comparing hardware 4 to hardware 3. The first images were spotted by Zack […]

Update: here are fresh photos comparing hardware 4 versus hardware 3 on Model Y. Tesla appears to be expanding hardware 4 to Model Y, it seems. That’s according to Tesla’s site code spotted by TeslaInfo and shared with Tesla North. A 2023 Model Y AWD made at Gigafactory Texas is currently in transit to California […]

Summary: Tesla is reportedly preparing to launch Made-in-China Model Y RWD vehicles in South Korea. The automaker currently only sells Long Range and Performance trims of the Model Y in the country. Earlier this week, listings on Tesla’s website confirmed that Gigafactory Shanghai will also export Model Y RWD units to Canada. Tesla is gearing […]

Tesla is set to begin sales of its China-manufactured Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Canada, according to listings on the company’s website. This move confirms the completion of Tesla’s initial shipments to North America from its Shanghai factory, reports Reuters. Tesla’s website revealed that both the rear-wheel drive Model Y and the long-range, […]

California’s new vehicle market is on the rise, with vehicle registrations expected to approach 1.8 million units this year, a 6.9% increase from 2022, according to an update from the California New Car Dealers Association on Monday. The surge in sales comes after three years of below-average sales, resulting in pent-up demand that’s predicted to […]

In a strategic move to bolster sales, Tesla slashed the prices of its vehicles in Q1, an initiative that has yielded significant results, particularly for the Model Y crossover, according to the latest U.S. new-vehicle registration data from Experian. The price reduction led to a dramatic 79% surge in Model Y registrations, while the Model […]

Tesla is set to launch its largest-ever “recall” in China, targeting a software flaw in over 1.1 million vehicles. The issue, concerning the regenerative braking system, can be fixed via an over-the-air (OTA) update. The so-called “recall” is slated to begin on May 29, 2023, reports CnEVPost. The over-the-air software fix will apply to both […]

Tesla has tweaked pricing again for its vehicles, increasing the cost for select models. The Model S and Model X have both increased in price by $1,000 in the U.S., while all trims of the Model Y increased by $250. Check out the summary of pricing below… Model S AWD – $88,490 Plaid – $108,490 […]

Alexander Potter from Wall Street firm Piper Sandler, has noted a positive trend in the increased wait times for Tesla’s Model Y vehicles. This shift could indicate a bullish market outlook for the electronic vehicle (EV) maker, with a potential 65% rally on the horizon. The Model Y, which accounts for approximately 15% of Tesla’s […]

Tesla has shared a new video detailing its extreme heat testing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “Our field quality engineers head to Dubai at the hottest time of the year for extreme heat and durability testing. Temperatures reach over 122°F/50°C”. Tesla brought a Model Y and Model X Plaid to the emirate of Ras Al […]

Tesla has just announced its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, has reached a significant milestone: 5,000 Model Y compact crossovers built in one week. The automaker made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon, sharing a short video of staff outside surrounding three Model Y vehicles. Tesla will soon produce its Cybertruck at Giga Texas later this year. […]

Yesterday we told you about how the South Pasadena Police Department in California would become the first all-electric law enforcement fleet in the U.S., leveraging Tesla’s Model Y. Now on Tuesday, Unplugged Performance, Enterprise and South Pasadena Police, are set to become the world’s first police department to operate an entirely electric vehicle (EV) 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), […]

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 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 […]