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Tesla Model 3/Y Now Gets Max Subsidies in Germany; Lease/Finance Rates Now Start from 0.99%
As Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) become more and more common in the German market, new buyers can now safely look forward to subsidy support from the government. Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) has added Tesla’s Model 3 and Y units to the list of EVs eligible for its full €4,500 […]
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Win Numerous 2023 ‘What Car?’ Awards
Tesla’s flagship sedan and SUV have earned three separate awards on Britain’s “What Car?” index, as shared on Friday in videos and on the rating index’s website. The Tesla Model Y earned the “Best for Safety” award in the ranking system, while the Tesla Model 3 earned titles for both “Best for Efficiency” and “Best […]
Another Tesla Model 3 Spotted with Camo Front and Rear Bumpers
Another Tesla Model 3 with covered rear and front has been spotted in the wild, suggesting that it could be the upcoming refreshed version of the electric sedan. A Tesla Model 3 with California manufacturing plates and camouflage wrap on the front and back has been spotted, which some think could be the new “Highland” […]
Pwn2Own 2023: Tesla Up for Grabs for Hackers
Tesla has returned to the Pwn2Own hacking contest and is offering a $600,000 USD cash reward to anyone who can write an exploit capable of bypassing multiple systems in its electric vehicles (EVs) and achieving an arbitrary code execution — reports SecurityWeek. In addition to the cash prize, any hacker who succeeds will also get […]
Tesla is the Cheapest Luxury Car Brand to Maintain, Says Study
A new study suggests that Tesla’s vehicles are cheaper to maintain over time than other luxury brands, with the Model S landing the top spot overall. Tesla is the cheapest luxury car brand to maintain, costing an average of 7.09 percent of their original value over a decade’s worth of maintenance, according to a new […]
Tesla Cuts Price of Entry Model 3 and Model Y in China
Tesla launched a New Year’s promo in China for Model 3 and Model Y, and now more purchase incentives are coming in the form of a price drop on entry models. The electric automaker has lowered the price of Model 3 RWD and Model Y RWD, to match the recent end of New Energy Vehicle […]
Tesla Increases Model 3/Y Discount to $7,500 for U.S. Deliveries in December [Update]
After adding a $3,750 discount to Model 3 and Model Y deliveries in the U.S. until the end of December, Tesla has now doubled this amount to $7,500. According to a screenshot from Tesla received by WaitingforTesla.com and shared with Tesla North, the electric automaker says there’s now a $7,500 price adjustment until December 31, […]
Tesla Model 3 Crowned Best-Selling China-Made Luxury Sedan from January to November
Tesla’s Model 3 was the best-selling luxury sedan produced in China for wholesale vehicle sales from January to November, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association in a graphic shared by @Mathias Føns on Tuesday. During the 11-month period in China, Tesla sold 235,700 Model 3 units built at Gigafactory Shanghai, beating out […]
Tesla Launches Model 3 and Model Y in Thailand
Following reports of Tesla’s plans to launch vehicle sales in Thailand, the U.S. automaker has officially opened its order configurator to buyers in the country, beginning with its two most popular electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla launched the Model 3 and Model Y in Thailand on Tuesday, offering Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD), Long Range and Performance trim options […]
Tesla Prepares Fremont Plant for Model 3 Upgrades, Shows Filings
After reports of Tesla’s revamped Model 3 design, codenamed “Highland,” surfaced last week, the automaker is officially making arrangements to start producing the vehicle. Tesla is preparing its Fremont Gigafactory to begin producing the refreshed Model 3 design, as shown in multiple filings for revisions spotted by Teslarati. The filings show that Tesla’s General Assembly […]
Tesla Model 3 with Camouflaged Front and Rear Spotted in the Wild
A Tesla Model 3 with a camouflage cover on the front and rear was recently spotted at a parking space in Santa Cruz, California (via @omg_tesla). https://twitter.com/omg_tesla/status/1598907595632562176 The electric vehicle (EV) seemed to have factory plates, indicating that it is part of Tesla’s engineering and testing fleet. “Tesla policy requires employees who use certain [engineering] […]
Autonomy Sale Guarantees ‘Lowest Price Anywhere’ for Tesla Model 3
Long-term vehicle subscription service Autonomy has launched an end-of-year sale that lets users subscribe to a Tesla Model 3 for what it is calling the “lowest price anywhere” for the electric sedan. Customers need to put down a $3,000 deposit and then pay $450 per month for the first 12 months, said Autonomy earlier this […]
Tesla Offering $3,750 Discount on Model 3/Y for U.S. December Deliveries
As Tesla heads into the final month of the year, the automaker is looking to boost customer orders with a new discount option for its flagship sedan and SUV models. Tesla is offering a $3,750 discount on Model 3 and Model Y orders in North America, as seen in a text message sent from the […]
Tesla to Fix Lights Issue for 435,000 Cars in China with Software Update
A new issue with Tesla’s vehicles in China is stopping the outline lights from lighting up upon wake-up, forcing the automaker to follow standard recall procedures in announcing a coming software fix. Tesla will fix issues with 435,132 vehicles in China this week due to the lighting issue, and the company plans to deploy a […]
Tesla Model 3/Y and Model S Account for 26% of EVs in Denmark
Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units make up a market share of 26.33 percent of the electric vehicles (EVs) in Denmark, according to data shared by the Danish car imports trade association De Danske Bilimportører (via @Tesla Club Danmark). Out of a total of 105,379 EVs on Denmark’s roads, the data shows that Tesla’s […]