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Tesla Model 3 RWD Tax Credits Expected to Be Lower by March 31, Says Website
Tesla expects its RWD Model 3 sedan will see a reduced tax credit eligibility by March 31, according to new guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding battery component sourcing (via Reuters). The shift will come alongside updated requirements set to be released by the IRS on the same date. The automaker updated its website […]
Tesla Exploited at Pwn2Own 2023, Hackers Win $100,000 and Model 3 [Update]
Back in January the Pwn2Own security conference announced Tesla would be a sponsor again for 2023. The conference offers cash prizes for white hat hackers to demonstrate live exploits, allowing companies such as Tesla to learn more about beefing up their software and hardware security. This year saw the addition of the Steam VM Escape category […]
Tesla Anticipates Losing Full $7,500 Federal Tax Credit on Cheapest Model 3: Report
Tesla has informed employees that it expects to lose the full $7,500 federal tax credit for its cheapest electric car, the Model 3 Standard Range, due to the vehicle’s batteries being sourced from China, according to information obtained by Electrek. The tax credit program for electric vehicles, which came into effect in January, has led […]
Canadian Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Eligible for Federal Rebate Surged in February
After Tesla cut Model 3 prices in January, the entry version in Canada again qualified for the federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) rebate of $5,000 CAD. The latest data from Transport Canada shows there were just 2 cars from Tesla in January that gained the iZEV rebate. In February, this number surged to 1,777 […]
Driving a Tesla Upside-Down with 10-Foot Tall Wheels [VIDEO]
Many people covering Tesla’s vehicles will put them to the ultimate test, including one crew who attempted to get to the bottom (or top) of whether one of the automaker’s cars can be driven upside down. A new video shared on Wednesday by the YouTube channel WhistlinDiesel shows a handful of tests with a Tesla […]
Watch: Tesla Model 3 SR+ Performs ‘Moose Test’ [VIDEO]
YouTube channel Teknikens Värld premiered a new “moose test” video on Monday, featuring the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus. The channel has featured the Model Y in previous moose tests, which evaluates a vehicle’s ability to handle while swerving in and out of a set of cones. This shows the vehicle’s ability to perform […]
Tesla Model 3 Gets Price Drop in Italy, Now Eligible for €3,000 Subsidy
Tesla has dropped the price of its RWD Model 3 in Italy to €41,490 ($44,047.90 USD), now making it eligible for the country’s €3,000 subsidy, and even more in some provinces (via @Mathias Føns). The new list price can be seen on Tesla’s Italian order configurator, representing an 8 percent price reduction for the company’s […]
Tesla Lowers Model 3 Pricing in Denmark
Tesla has reduced the prices of both the Real-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range trims of the Model 3 in Denmark by 30,000 kr. (approximately $4,250 USD). Check out the new Model 3 pricing in Denmark below (via @FonsDK): RWD: 329,990 kr. (approximately $46,748; was 359,990 kr. or $50,998) Long Range: 389,990 kr. (approximately $55,248; was […]
City of Venice Adds Tesla Model 3 Fleet, Including One for Police
The City of Venice, Florida has added a total of three Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet for testing, one of which is set to be used as a police vehicle, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. All three entered service earlier this month, though the Police Department’s Model 3 still requires an […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Estimated Delivery Dates Improve in Germany
Tesla has once again shifted its estimated delivery dates for the Model Y in Germany, as spotted on Thursday by @Tslachan. The Model Y rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant now shows an estimated delivery timeline of 2 to 4 weeks, down from previous estimates of 2 to 5 weeks. Additionally, the Long Range and Performance variants now […]
Tesla Model 3 ‘Project Highland’ Spotted with New Wheels in the Wild [PICS]
A Tesla Model 3 that appears to be a prototype of the automaker’s rumoured Highland project refresh was spotted in Fremont by @The Kilowatts on Wednesday, complete with new wheels that could come stock with the entry model. The post includes photos of the Model 3 from the sides near the front and the rear, […]
Tesla Model 3 Pricing Now $5,000 Cheaper than Average New Car in U.S.
With Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) prices lower than ever following recent price reductions, some are asking if the company has finally reached price parity. Tesla’s price cuts have the Model 3 selling for $4,930 less than the average new vehicle in the U.S., according to new data in a report from Bloomberg. Tesla cut prices […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model Y, Cuts Price of Model 3 RWD in U.S.
Tesla has tweaked its prices yet again in the United States for the Model Y and Model 3. According to changes spotted by @Tslachan, the Model Y has increased in price as expected after all trims today now qualify for the federal tax incentive of $7,500. Previously, only the 7-seater Model Y was eligible but […]
Tesla Model 3: Third Best-Selling Car in Australia, Highest Ranking by EV
The Tesla Model 3 was Australia’s third-best-selling vehicle in Australia in January, even amidst the best overall market in five years, according to the Australian Financial Review. Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed overall auto sales at their strongest since January 2018, with sales up 11.9 percent for a total of 84,873 sold. […]
Tesla Pushes Model 3 Leasing: ‘Starting at $399/month’
Recent weeks have brought on conversations about Tesla’s price cuts in markets around the world, and now the automaker is pushing a new message on its website for Model 3 leasing. Tesla’s Model 3 is now leasing at prices as low as $399 per month, according to a change on the automaker’s website yesterday, notes […]