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 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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tesla continues to tweak its prices and just dropped prices of the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S., again (via @WholeMarsBlog). Price drops are $2,000 for the entry Model 3 and $3,000 off the entire Model Y lineup. Check out the price drops for Model 3 below: RWD: $39,990 (was $41,990; -$2,000) Performance: […]
Starting on Tuesday, only 10 all-battery electric vehicles will qualify for the full $7,500 U.S. tax credit, according to the Treasury Department on Monday. Below are the 10 EVs and two plug-in hybrids that will be able to get the full $7,500 tax credit: Chrysler Pacifica $80,000 Plug-In Hybrid Ford F-150 Lightning $80,000 EV Lincoln […]
Summary: Tesla will produce Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive for the Israeli market at Gigafactory Berlin. Prior to opening Model Y RWD orders in Israel, the automaker launched the low-cost trim in Turkey. Earliest deliveries of the Model Y RWD from Giga Berlin are expected between September to November. Tesla will build Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive […]
Summary: Tesla’s latest price cuts reduce the Model Y’s starting price by 24%, making it a more affordable option for buyers. The base versions of the Model 3 and Y are now cheaper relative to the average new vehicle selling price. Tesla’s constantly fluctuating prices are putting pressure on other carmakers that are struggling to […]
Summary: Tesla has announced a series of price cuts for its Model 3 and Model Y cars in various countries worldwide. The price cuts have ranged from 1% to as much as 25% and have been implemented multiple times in some countries. These reductions in price are part of Tesla’s efforts to make its electric […]
Tesla reached record-breaking production levels in China in March, producing 60,127 Model Y units and 27,810 Model 3 units, according to @Roland Pircher, citing data from the Tesla Podcast on Wednesday. In February, Giga Shanghai produced 52,000 Model Y and 20,000 Model 3 vehicles. The 60,000 Model Y milestone in one month is a record, […]
