In a recent flyover of Gigafactory Shanghai posted to YouTube, long-time follower of the project’s progress Wu Wa showcased Tesla’s new in-house road testing site for for the Model Y which, in a very Tesla-esque Easter egg, is shaped like the alphabet Y. Giga Shanghai’s primary focus has always been manufacturing the Model Y, and after […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says “it’s not a big deal” to charge your Tesla to 100% every night, but previously noted he recommends a charge to 90 to 95%. The reason? “At 100% state of charge, regen braking doesn’t work, because the battery is full, so car is less energy efficient,” added Musk. It’s not […]
Tesla has launched a Model Y Rear Liftgate Sunshade in its online shop for $80 USD. “Constructed of lightweight mesh fabric with a collapsible rigid frame, the rear sunshade blocks two thirds of solar thermal load without compromising rearward visibility. Easily removable, the sunshade is installed onto the interior of the rear hatch window. When […]
The addition of the heat pump to the Model Y has changed the game for the electric utility vehicle in terms of efficiency, and the results are just beginning to show. On Wednesday, YouTube channel Tesla Canuck released a new video, testing out the new Tesla Model Y heat pump in -11 degree (Celsius) weather. […]
When will Tesla launch deliveries of its third row Model Y? The company’s website states a “Seven Seat Interior Available in 2021.” The third row will add an extra two seats to the Model Y, allowing for seven passengers total. There has been some debate as to which way these seats are facing, giving the […]
A number of US police departments are looking to test out Tesla patrol cars, with the newest city having just voted to do the same. On Monday, Spokane, Washington city council voted to purchase four Tesla Model Y units for its patrol fleet, as reported by the Spokesman Review. Council President Breean Beggs was one […]
The online Tesla Shop has launched Model Y All-Weather Interior Liners, priced at $195 USD. “Model Y All-Weather Interior Liners are made from a thermoplastic elastomer material with a strong rigid core for extreme-duty protection and spatial coverage. Unlike traditional floor mats, Model Y All-Weather Liners are comprised of vertical walls that offer maximum protection […]
Tesla’s global expansion operations are well underway, and it’s exciting to see them all come together, no matter how slowly. Recent rumors of Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin receiving a number of Model Y bodies came to fruition earlier this week, as depicted in a drone video shared by YouTube channel Teslair. The video shows a number […]
The Mustang Mach-E, legacy automaker Ford’s first attempt at an electric vehicle (EV), is preparing to arrive at showrooms across North America Tuesday, and is hoping to make a real dent against Tesla and its Model Y, according to CNBC. In fact, Ford elected to unveil the Mustang Mach-E right next to Tesla’s design center […]
Last month we saw footage of Tesla road testing its Model at its Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, and now we’re seeing more footage of the same, the clearest view yet, as shared by Wu Wa on YouTube. In a video filmed on December 10, 2020, we see numerous Model Ys being tested at Giga Shanghai, […]
Tesla looks to be offering a holiday promotion to help push for end of year deliveries, by giving one free year of Supercharging for new Model 3 and Model Y owners in Canada and the United States. The catch? You need to take delivery of your Model 3 or Model Y from December 12 to […]
According to a recently published tweet citing an official list disclosing proposed vehicle purchases from its Fleet Services Division, the town of Eden Prairie in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has purchased a brand new Tesla Model Y to its fleet of police cruisers. As part of a new pilot project, the town of Eden Prairie has purchased […]
A post on Reddit has verified that a heated steering wheel may well be coming soon. The post, as shared by user u/enjoyvelvet on the Tesla Motors subreddit, shows an on-screen message on the owner’s infotainment system which states it “failed to turn on steering wheel heater.” To this, the owner responds with a caption […]
According to Reuters, South Korea’s LG Chem, battery supplier for Tesla, will double its production capacity in China in 2021 to meet increased demand for electric vehicles from Elon Musk’s company. The report says LG Chem will “also ship its increased output from China as well as Korea to Tesla’s factories in Germany and the […]
Tesla can now officially sell its Model Y SUV made in Shanghai, as the Chinese government has given approval to the American automaker to proceed, reports Reuters. Tesla applied for approval to sell Shanghai-made Model Y vehicles earlier in November and on Monday, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published the approval on […]
