Tesla has quietly rolled out a new High Voltage Battery and Drive Unit Extended Service Agreement (ESA) for Model 3 and Model Y owners in the U.S. and Canada, offering additional peace of mind once the vehicle’s original battery warranty expires. Priced at $2,000 USD (or $2,800 CAD), the new Battery ESA extends coverage for […]
Tesla continues to extend its efficiency lead in China. The Model 3 and Model Y once again ranked as the two most efficient vehicles in a new real-world energy consumption test conducted by Chinese automotive publication Autohome, which placed dozens of EVs under identical, controlled conditions to evaluate their true high-speed consumption (via Sina News). Autohome […]
Tesla’s refreshed Model 3 continues its winning streak in Oceania, picking up a major honor in New Zealand this week. DRIVEN Car Guide officially named the Model 3 the country’s Best Passenger Car of 2025, praising the sedan for its value, technology, and driving experience. Tesla’s local X account celebrated the achievement on the platform, […]
Tesla has officially opened orders for the Model 3 and Model Y in Colombia, marking the company’s long-anticipated entry into the country and its second market in South America. The order configurator is now live, with deliveries estimated to begin between February and March 2026 for both vehicles. According to the online configurator, the refreshed […]
Tesla continues to dominate the global electric vehicle market, with the Model Y and Model 3 ranking as the #1 and #2 best-selling EVs for September 2025, respectively. CEO Elon Musk highlighted the milestone on X after tech watcher @XFreeze posted global sales data showing Tesla’s pair comfortably at the top of the charts. According […]
Tesla will soon raise lease pricing for the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck in the U.S., with the changes set to take effect on November 4. According to updated details on Tesla’s website, the company will roll back some of the deep lease discounts it introduced just last week to spur demand heading into […]
Tesla has issued a recall for 12,963 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in a battery pack component that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power, according to a letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The […]
Tesla’s refreshed Model 3 is now starting to arrive at showrooms across China, according to photos shared by a Tesla North reader who reached out on X. The updated Model 3 features all-black exterior logos, a front bumper camera with a washer, and most notably, the return of the turn signal stalk — a feature […]
Tesla has officially begun production of the 2026 Model 3 at its Fremont, California, factory, according to longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt). The first units rolling off the line are the new Model 3 Premium, a rebranding of the “Long Range” trim with several subtle but notable updates. The 2026 Model 3 Premium includes […]
Tesla has refreshed its Model 3 lineup in Israel, introducing improved range across all trims, a new battery pack, and the return of a traditional turn signal stalk — marking a notable update for local buyers. The refreshed Model 3 and Model Y come less than two years after their major Highland and Juniper overhauls […]
Tesla has reportedly confirmed it has no plans to offer a front bumper camera retrofit for existing Model 3 owners, despite the feature now appearing on all new builds in the U.S. Longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) shared on X that after double-checking with Tesla directly, the company “does not currently offer a front […]
Tesla has quietly launched turn signal stalk retrofits for the Model 3 in the U.S. The retrofit kit is now available for purchase online through the Tesla Shop for $595 USD, with shipping to a local Tesla Service Center and installation included in the price. According to Tesla’s official product listing, the package includes a […]
Tesla’s U.S. website now shows the Model 3 equipped with a front bumper camera and what appears to be the return of turn signal stalks — a major reversal of one of the automaker’s most controversial design changes. According to new imagery and configuration details on Tesla’s online configurator, all U.S. Model 3 variants — […]
Tesla has begun offering a turn signal stalk retrofit for Model 3 owners in several European markets, including Germany, priced at €660 on the Tesla Shop. The retrofit includes both the installation of the traditional indicator stalk and the necessary steering wheel modifications, with the process handled by a Tesla Service Center. According to the […]
Tesla has quietly raised lease pricing for the Model 3 and Model Y in the United States, with increases of up to 11%. At the same time, the company has introduced a new $6,500 lease credit designed to help soften the blow of higher monthly payments and offset the recent expiration of the federal EV […]
