Tesla

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y: KBB Best 5-Year Cost to Own Winners

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 […]

Tesla Model Y Cruiser Debuts for Richmond RCMP

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 […]

Tesla Lowers Price of Model Y with 7 Seats

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 Mysteriously Pauses Model S/X Orders in Australia

Want to pre-order a Model S or Model X in Australia? Well, you can’t anymore as Tesla has mysteriously paused orders of its flagship sedan and SUV on its website. The Tesla website now only shows a “Get Updates” button, a change made late Wednesday. Previously, those in Australia could pre-order a Model S or […]

Tesla Cybertruck Looks Menacing Beside Cyclist, Spotted in Fremont

Tesla’s Cybertruck was spotted in Fremont, California, in new images shared on Reddit yesterday. The Cybertruck prototype was seen on Kate Road, stopped at an intersection, according to images shared by u/ajaysns. The Cybertruck’s size and scale can be seen as it is stopped next to a cyclist at the intersection. The truck’s side looks […]

Dubai Taxi Company Adds 269 Tesla Vehicles to Fleet

Dubai-based taxi company, Arabia Taxi Dubai, announced the addition of 269 Tesla Model 3 cars to its fleet in a significant step towards meeting sustainable transport targets. The company, a subsidiary of the Economic Group Holdings owned by Sheikh Majid bin Hamad Al Qasimi, has signed an exclusive agreement with Tesla to support the transition […]

Tesla to Reintroduce ‘Low’ Regenerative Braking Mode

Summary: Tesla will reportedly reintroduce the ability to select different regenerative braking strengths in an upcoming software update. The company’s cars previously allowed drivers to pick between “Standard” and “Low” regenerative braking. However, the regenerative braking strength option was axed in newer models starting in late 2020. Tesla is planning to bring back low regenerative […]

Tesla Debuts ‘Ultra Red’ Model S/X in Taiwan

Summary: Tesla’s Model S and Model X in “Ultra Red” are now available in Taiwan. The company debuted the new Ultra Red colorway in March. Ultra Red replaces Tesla’s Red Multi-Coat option and looks to be a slightly deeper shade than its predecessor. Tesla has officially debuted its Model S and Model X electric vehicles […]

Tesla Model Y Joins Travelers Rest Police Fleet [VIDEO]

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 […]

Tesla Model Y in Canada Now Gets Federal and Provincial Rebates

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 Cybertruck Delivery Event ‘Probably’ in Q3, Says Elon Musk

On Tesla’s Q1 2023 earnings report, the company saw record production and deliveries, with revenues of $23.3 billion, up 24% year-over-year. In regards to the Tesla Cybertruck, the company shared photos of its production line and also winter testing photos for the first time. “Equipment installation for Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas continued in Q1 […]