Model Y

Tesla Extends Delivery Wait Times for Most Models in China to 4-8 Weeks

Tesla has increased delivery wait times for all models except the entry-level Model Y in China to 4-8 weeks — reports CnEVPost. The move is in stark contrast with delivery timeline changes made by Tesla in recent weeks, which cut wait times down significantly. For some models, Tesla managed to bring delivery times down to […]

Tesla Milestone: 2,000 Model Y Cars Built in a Week at Giga Berlin

Tesla announced on Saturday it has achieved a new milestone, building 2,000 Model Y compact crossover SUVs in one week at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany. 2k Model Y built at Giga Berlin this week 🤘 pic.twitter.com/4u4I517wdV — Tesla (@Tesla) October 1, 2022 The milestone comes after Tesla announced it had produced 1,000 Model Y […]

Tesla Increases Car Financing Rates in the United States

If you’re planning to finance your next Tesla purchase in the United States, rates have increased to kick off the fourth quarter. As noted by Waiting4Tesla.com (@w4tsla), financing rates for Model S/X and Model 3/Y on the Tesla website in the U.S. have increased 0.25%, now showing as 4.74% (previously 4.49%). Tesla partners with major […]

2022 Tesla Model Y Cargo Cover Retrofit Costs $200 in Parts

Tesla’s store often keeps useful products and accessories for on hand for its vehicle owners, and one cargo shelf retrofit is now being installed at some service centers. A new Tesla Model Y Performance cargo shelf retrofit has been spotted, as installed by a service center (via Reddit). The parts were ordered for $200 using […]

Tesla Launches Model Y Reservations in Taiwan, Coming from Giga Berlin

Taiwan-based Tesla customers can now appreciate the long-awaited Model Y SUV, as reported on Twitter this week. Tesla opened Model Y reservations in Taiwan on Thursday, as spotted by customer @Michael Hsu. In a post, Hsu noted that the made-in-Germany Model Y units with CCS2 plugs would begin delivering in Q4, also adding that he’ll […]

Rumor: Tesla Model 3/Y to Get Major Battery Upgrades in 2023

Twitter user and Tesla enthusiast Chris Zheng (@ChrisZheng001) on Saturday shared a rumor claiming that the Model 3 and Model Y will get a major upgrade sometime next year. It looks like the Tesla Model 3/Y will be followed by a massive update. – The RWD version will have two new batteries, the LFP blade […]

Tesla Milestone: 10,000 Model Y Vehicles Built at Giga Texas

Tesla announced a milestone on Saturday morning—it has now built 10,000 Model Y vehicles at Gigafactory Texas, to date. The company shared a picture of a Model Y surrounded by employees at the factory. Giga Texas opened back in April of this year and the first Model Y compact crossover SUVs with 4680 structural battery […]

Cotati Police Unveils First Tesla Model Y Cruiser in Sonoma County

The City of Cotati in Sonoma County, California, unveiled its first all-electric police cruiser, a Tesla Model Y, on Thursday — reports The Santa Rosa Press Democrat. City officials presented the fully-kitted Model Y police car during a ceremony at La Plaza Park. Cotati, located just 45 miles north of San Francisco, has become the […]

Cotati Police to Launch Tesla Model Y Cruiser in Sonoma County

The City of Cotati in Sonoma County, California, located just  45 miles north of San Francisco, is set to unveil its first all-electric police cruiser on Thursday, September 15. Cotati will be the first city in Sonoma County to put a fully-equipped electric vehicle (EV) on its streets as a police patrol car. The city […]

First Tesla Model Y Deliveries Begin in Japan [PICS]

Tesla launched Model Y sales in Japan in June, and the automaker is now delivering its first of the electric SUVs to residents to buyers in the country. The first Tesla Model Y units in Japan have begun delivering, as seen in photos shared from the Service Center in Toyonaka, Japan (via Reddit). The person […]

Tesla Increases Price of Snow Chains for Model S, 3, X, Y

Tesla has increased the price of various snow chains for Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y this week. The price changes come as we enter fall and soon winter. You can check out the price increases below in USD, for all the snow chains offered from Tesla.com: Model X Snow Chains – $610 […]

Tesla Reduces Model 3, Model Y Wait Times in China Again

China is the world’s largest auto market, making it a key market for Tesla, and recent production upgrades have led the automaker to reduce wait times in a move to keep up with high demand. Tesla has cut down estimated delivery times for its Model 3 and Y units in China, as reported by Reuters […]