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Tesla Model 3 and Y Lead 2025 Leasing Boom as Used EV Supply Surges
A massive wave of off-lease electric vehicles is set to hit the used-car market in 2026, a direct result of a leasing surge fueled by now-expired federal tax credits. According to data from Automotive News and Experian, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were the most leased electric vehicles in 2025, anchoring a trend […]
Tesla Reportedly Bringing New HD Screen and Dark Cabin to Model 3
Tesla is reportedly preparing two significant interior upgrades for the Model 3 that would bring the electric sedan into alignment with recent refreshes seen on other models. The updates were discovered through backend coding in Tesla’s European and Chinese web configurators by @BERKANT, suggesting a global rollout for the 2026 model year is imminent. The […]
Tesla Model 3 Rated Best Electric Car for 2026 by Edmunds
Edmunds has officially released its 2026 vehicle rankings, and the Tesla Model 3 has taken the top spot as the “Top Rated Electric Car.” While the EV market has become increasingly crowded with new entries from legacy manufacturers, this award suggests that Tesla’s high-volume sedan still holds a significant lead in the areas that matter […]
Tesla Offers 0.99% APR On Model 3 Premium And Performance Trims.
Tesla is making a aggressive move to dominate the electric sedan market this quarter by slashing financing rates to a near-zero 0.99% APR for the Model 3 in the United States. While the headline rate is a massive drop from the previous 2.99% offer, a look at the fine print reveals a strategic push to […]
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Earn Top Euro NCAP Awards
Euro NCAP has announced its Best-in-Class cars for 2025, naming the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y as the safest vehicles in their respective categories. The results come from Euro NCAP’s busiest testing year ever, as automakers roll out more electric vehicles and increasingly advanced driver assistance systems. The refreshed Tesla Model 3 was named […]
Tesla Just Removed Mileage Limits on Its Two Best-Selling Cars
Great news for Tesla buyers down under—Tesla has just upgraded its New Vehicle Limited Warranty in Australia and New Zealand to unlimited kilometres for 5 years on all new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The updated policy applies to every Model 3 and Model Y delivered on or after January 1, 2026, removing the […]
Tesla Model 3 Faces NHTSA Probe Over Emergency Door Releases
Tesla is once again facing regulatory scrutiny in the U.S., this time over concerns tied to emergency door releases in the Model 3. According to Reuters, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3 sedans amid worries that the vehicles’ emergency door release controls may not be […]
Tesla Model 3 Goes 5,000 Miles on FSD Without Intervention
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software has just crossed another eye-opening milestone, this time in the real world. According to data shared by longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), a 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD completed more than 5,000 miles on FSD without a single human intervention. To put that into perspective, Merritt noted […]
Tesla Launches Extended Battery Warranty for Model 3/Y
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 Beats China’s EV Market in New Efficiency Test
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 Model 3 Wins Best Passenger Car in New Zealand
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 Opens Model 3 and Model Y Orders in Colombia
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 Model Y, Model 3 Dominate Global EV Sales in September 2025
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 Raising Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck Lease Prices by Up to 23% on Nov. 4
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 Recalls Nearly 13,000 Model 3 and Model Y Vehicles Over Battery Defect
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 […]