Model Y

Regulatory filings in China have revealed the official range figures and specifications for Tesla’s upcoming Model Y L and Model 3+ variants, weeks after both vehicles were formally announced. The data, released as part of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)’s latest vehicle batch eligible for purchase tax exemptions, confirms Tesla is pushing […]

Tesla is ramping up Model Y production at its Gigafactory in Texas, as the end of the U.S. federal EV tax credit looms on the horizon. According to longtime Tesla observer Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer), Giga Texas recently adopted a new production schedule for the Model Y that adds 1.5 hours to each workday — now […]

Tesla’s refreshed Model Y has once again earned top marks for safety — this time taking home the 2025 Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Shared by Tesla on its official Weibo account and celebrated by CEO Elon Musk himself, this latest recognition marks […]

Tesla’s long-rumoured affordable electric vehicle may have just made its first public appearance. A new video posted to Chinese social media platform Weibo shows what appears to be a cut-down version of a Tesla Model Y, captured covered in camouflage wrap. As spotted by @TeslaTickerDE, the footage offers a first detailed look at what’s widely […]

Tesla has just started offering a new ambient LED lighting upgrade for the front trunk — or frunk — of the Model 3 and Model Y, now available in the U.S. for $100 USD. The OEM lighting strip is designed to improve visibility and make the frunk more functional, especially in low-light conditions. Whether you’re […]

Tesla’s recently announced Model Y L has been spotted testing on public roads in China for the very first time, offering our best look yet at the upcoming stretched variant of the company’s best-selling SUV. Originally shared by @Veowow on X, the sighting shows a camouflaged Model Y L driving at night — with the […]

Tesla has rolled out a new wave of promotions for the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck in the U.S., as the automaker looks to boost demand in what could be a critical quarter for electric vehicle sales. The move comes on the heels of a 14% year-over-year drop in Tesla’s global deliveries during Q2 […]

Tesla aftermarket leader Unplugged Performance has officially launched what it’s calling the world’s first “indestructible” forged wheel — designed for the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and the company’s upcoming Cybercab and Robotaxi fleet. Dubbed the UP Forged Road Warrior (UP-RW), this new forged wheel was built from the ground up with durability, efficiency, and […]

Tesla has officially unveiled two new variants of its best-selling electric vehicles in China: the Model 3 Plus and a long-rumoured stretched Model Y L with a real third row. Both launches come as Tesla faces intensifying competition in the world’s largest EV market, with Chinese automakers like BYD, NIO, and even Xiaomi in full-on […]

Tesla continues to dominate the electric vehicle market in the U.S., with the first half of 2025 solidifying its lead by a wide margin. According to new sales data shared by @SawyerMerritt, the Tesla Model Y was the top-selling EV in the country from January through June, moving an impressive 155,000 units — more than […]

Tesla has slashed the price of its Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) in Canada by a whopping $20,000 CAD, bringing it back below pre-tariff levels and making it a far more attractive buy. As of Thursday night, Tesla’s Canadian website now lists the Model Y Long Range AWD at $64,990, down from its […]

After making history in 2023 as the world’s best-selling car, the Tesla Model Y slipped to second place in 2024 — just narrowly edged out by the Toyota RAV4, according to new global sales data from JATO Dynamics (via CarExpert). Based on figures collected from 153 markets — covering 99% of global new-car sales — the […]

The Tesla Android Project now supports Apple’s iOS 26, including the major redesign of CarPlay featuring the new “Liquid Glass” look. Photos shared online show the updated CarPlay interface running inside a new Tesla Model Y, giving a sleek preview of what the overhauled system looks like on a large screen. The Tesla Android Project […]

Tesla has revived its fan video contest, now called TeslaVision, and it’s offering a major reward: a brand-new Model Y and a trip to Gigafactory Texas. To enter, fans must create a video (90 seconds or less) showing how Tesla gives them “more” in life — more freedom, fun, safety, or convenience. The contest is […]

A new Tesla Model Y with “Robotaxi” graffiti on the side was spotted driving itself through what looked to be South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, early Tuesday morning — with no one behind the wheel. The video, posted on X by user @TerrapinTerpene, shows the vehicle cruising autonomously with only a safety operator in […]