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Tesla Hikes Price of Model X Plaid in US, Lowers Model 3/Y in Canada
Tesla has made pricing adjustments to some of its vehicle models in the United States and Canada. In the U.S., the price of the Model X Plaid has been increased by $5,000, or 5.6%, bringing the new price to $94,990. Conversely, in Canada, Tesla has reduced the prices for the Model 3 and Model Y […]
2024 Tesla Cybertruck VIN Decoder Now Available
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoder for Tesla’s 2024 model year vehicles, including the much-anticipated Cybertruck. The release comes ahead of the first Cybertruck deliveries scheduled for November 30. The VIN decoder provides (via @Greggertruck) detailed information on various aspects of Tesla vehicles, including the make, […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance with ‘Ludicrous’ Might Be Coming
Earlier today we shared a post on X about whether Tesla was working on a new Model 3 Performance and now we have more details. Tesla’s Parts Catalog has revealed that the company is developing a Performance version of its new Model 3 sedan. Contrary to expectations of a Plaid-badged Model 3, the new variant […]
Elon Musk Cautions on Challenges Ahead for Cybertruck Production
Tesla announced today during its Q3 earnings release that the highly anticipated Cybertruck will start deliveries on November 30, 2023, kicking off at a special event at Gigafactory Texas in Austin. While expressing enthusiasm for the product, Musk also emphasized the “enormous challenges” the company faces in scaling up Cybertruck production and achieving positive cash […]
Tesla Q3 2023: What You Need to Know
Tesla’s third-quarter operational summary revealed a plethora of results, showing some impressive growth when it comes to its energy and vehicle production numbers. Solar deployments saw a significant decline of 48%, dropping to 49 MW. On the other hand, energy storage deployments increased by 90% year-over-year to 4.0 GWh. Tesla’s physical locations grew by 25%, […]
Tesla Says Cybertruck Deliveries Start in November
Tesla has announced it will begin Cybertruck deliveries starting in November, as noted in its Q3 earnings release. “At Gigafactory Texas, we began pilot production of the Cybertruck, which remains on track for initial deliveries this year,” said Tesla on Wednesday. Tesla says the production capacity of Giga Texas to manufacture Cybertruck is at up […]
Tesla Cybertruck Fits into a Townhouse Garage
Will Tesla’s Cybertruck fit into a garage? It looks like it will be possible, according to the latest image shared online. According to an image shared by @FilamStargazer on Tuesday evening, the X user said, “#cybertruck fits into standard townhouse garage in Sunnyvale. They were very careful about backing it in though,” referring to the […]
Tesla to Fix Model X Brake Fluid Issue with Software Update
Tesla has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety ‘recall’ affecting certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The ‘recall’ is due to a failure in the vehicle controller to detect low brake fluid levels, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135. The issue potentially affects 54,676 units and poses an increased […]
Tesla Launches Upgraded Model 3 in the UK and Ireland
Tesla has announced its new upgraded Model 3 has launched sales in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Tuesday. As of writing, entry prices are as follows: Model 3 RWD – £39,990 Model 3 Long Range AWD – £49,990 These new upgraded Model 3 vehicles are manufactured at Gigafactory Shanghai in China. The upgrades […]
Tesla Shares Full Self-Driving Demo in Austin [VIDEO]
Tesla has shared video of its Full Self-Driving capability, being driven around in Austin, Texas. “FSD capability features use vision neural networks to perceive & understand the world, just like humans do,” said Tesla on Tuesday. “Via our unique fleet learning approach, we are able to collect anonymized data from our vehicles—meaning the neural nets […]
Tesla Rolls Out Red Carpet for Model 3 Referral Contest Winner
Tesla recently held a referral reward program where customers could enter a contest to win a Model 3 Performance vehicle via the company’s mobile app. With 1,000 points per entry, customers could try their luck at a free Tesla. On October 12, Adam J Bustamante received an email from Tesla stating, “Hi Adam, This is […]
Tesla Shortens Model Y Delivery Times in Europe to 2-3 Weeks
Tesla has reduced the estimated delivery times for its Model Y vehicles in Europe to 2 to 3 weeks for all trims, including RWD, Long Range, and Performance. These vehicles are manufactured at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin in Germany. The shortened delivery times suggest either that the demand for Model Y is currently below the production […]
Tesla Registers Upgraded Model Y in China, Reveals New Specs
Tesla has officially registered an upgraded version of its Model Y with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The registration documents disclose key specifications for the compact crossover electric SUV, which is manufactured at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai. According to the MIIT document, the new Model Y will have dimensions of 4,750mm in […]
2024 Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Reviewed by MotorTrend
MotorTrend recently reviewed the 2024 Tesla Model 3 refresh, highlighting significant improvements in build quality, interior comfort, and noise insulation. Known internally as “Highland,” the refreshed Model 3 retains its existing battery and motors but introduces exterior and interior changes aimed at addressing previous criticisms. “The new Model 3 fixes nearly everything we hated about […]
Tesla Cybertruck and Rivian R1T Spotted Side-by-Side [PICS]
In a rare sighting, a Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was seen parked next to a Rivian R1T electric truck at the Kettleman City Supercharger in California on Saturday, October 14. The encounter was reported by X user @omg_tesla, whose friend parked their Rivan R1T adjacent to the Cybertruck for a size comparison. Contrary to expectations, […]