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Tesla Builds Model 3 Police Car for the UK to Test

The Tesla Model 3 is the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) most popular electric vehicle (EV), and in a recent update, the company has produced a police patrol car for the country. Tesla UK has shared images of a Model 3 decked out as a UK police car, which the company said would be able to be […]

Tesla Model 3 Sales in May Help Take it to #1 EV in France

While the Tesla Model 3 remained France’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV) between January and May, the sedan has been knocked off the top for the month of May by just a few thousand units. The Renault Zoe was May’s best-selling EV in France, while the Model 3 took second and remained the best-seller year-to-date, according […]

Mustang Mach-E Tops Tesla Model 3 in EV Range Test in Norway

In a widescale test measuring range, battery consumption, and charge time featuring 21 different EVs and performed by the Norwegian Automotive Federation (NAF), Ford’s Mustang Mach-E Long Range came out on top in terms of range, while the Tesla Model 3 came in second by about 30 miles, as reported by Inside EVs. The test […]

Tesla Model 3 Tops Nissan Leaf for Most Popular EV in the UK

Tesla’s Model 3 has remained one of the top-selling electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom, and according to a new report, it recently bumped another EV off from the top. The Tesla Model 3 has surpassed the United Kingdom’s previous most popular battery electric vehicle (BEV), with a total of 39,900 Model 3 units […]

Tesla Model 3 Cruiser Results in Huge Savings for Connecticut Police Department

Police departments across the U.S. have been transitioning administrative and patrol cars to electric vehicles (EVs), and despite being more expensive upfront, some departments are reporting lowered operating costs and customization options for an overall more affordable experience. In particular, the Westport, Connecticut Police Department has benefitted financially from owning its Tesla Model 3, compared […]

Tesla Dominated Global EV Sales in April 2021, Shows Data

Tesla is no stranger to best-selling electric vehicle (EV) charts — the Model 3 was the top-selling EV in China for 2020, led global EV sales in February, and became the best-selling EV across the globe for the entirety of Q1 2021. According to EV Sales, Tesla dominated global EV sales in April despite giving up […]

AutoTrader Crowns Tesla Model 3 ‘Best Car for Families’

In a recent tweet, U.K.-based automotive marketplace AutoTrader announced the Tesla Model 3 as its pick for 2021’s ‘Best Car for Families’ in its annual ‘New Car Awards’. The tweet was also ‘liked’ by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Best car for families. And the winner is… the Tesla Model 3! 👏@Tesla #NewCarAwards2021 pic.twitter.com/sD3HXBiUVg — Auto […]

Tesla Voluntarily Recalls Model 3/Y Over Brake Caliper Bolts

  Tesla has deployed a voluntary recall on certain Model 3 and Y units manufactured between December 2018 and March 2021, to check that brake caliper bolts were properly fastened to the vehicle’s frame, according to electrek. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has yet to post the official recall notice, and the news […]

Volkswagen Tops Europe’s Best-Selling EVs in April 2021, Tesla Misses Top 10

Despite Tesla’s domination of the European auto market in March, April marked the beginning of a new quarter for the California-based automaker – meaning an overall slow-down in production until the quarter nears its end. In April, Volkswagen landed Europe’s first and second spots for best-selling electric vehicles (EVs), according to registration data collected by […]