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Most Efficient Electric SUV Ever Built: Tesla’s Model Y

Tesla on Sunday touted that its Model Y compact crossover SUV is the “most efficient electric SUV ever built”, compared to competitors. The charge shared showed off energy efficiency in EPA range for small AWD SUVs, when it came to miles driven per kWh. The Model Y can go 4.0 miles per kWH, which is […]

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y: KBB Best 5-Year Cost to Own Winners

Kelley Blue Book has announced the winners of its 2023 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, recognizing new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership period. Among the winners, Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y took home the awards in the Luxury Electric Car and Luxury Electric SUV categories, respectively. Janice […]

Tesla Model Y Cruiser Debuts for Richmond RCMP

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) continues to test their Tesla Model Y police cruiser, this time in the City of Richmond in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. “Hey @elonmusk have you heard? Mounties in Canada are chasing criminals in fully marked, operational police EVs, including this one,” said the Richmond RCMP on Thursday. Hey @elonmusk […]

Tesla Lowers Price of Model Y with 7 Seats

Summary:  Tesla has reduced the price of the seven-seat upgrade for the Model Y by $1,000 in the U.S. While the seven-seat option launched originally launched for $3,000, Tesla hiked it up to $4,000 earlier this year. The automaker recently also discounted its entire Model Y lineup by $3,000 in the U.S. Tesla has dropped […]

Tesla Model Y Joins Travelers Rest Police Fleet [VIDEO]

Summary: Travelers Rest Police Department introduces Tesla Model Y patrol cars. Electric vehicles provide unique safety features and improved pursuit capabilities. Lower maintenance costs and eco-friendliness make Teslas an attractive addition to the fleet. In a bid to help the environment and catch violators more efficiently, the Travelers Rest Police Department has introduced two new […]

Tesla Model Y in Canada Now Gets Federal and Provincial Rebates

Select models of Tesla’s Model Y now qualify for the iZEV $5,000 federal rebate in Canada, while also now eligible for select provincial rebates as well. This is possible because the Model Y RWD has returned to Canada, priced at $59,990 CAD (via @SawyerMerritt). This car has an estimated EPA range of 394 km and […]

Tesla Price Drop: Model 3 and Model Y Discounted Again in U.S.

Tesla continues to tweak its prices and just dropped prices of the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S., again (via @WholeMarsBlog). Price drops are $2,000 for the entry Model 3 and $3,000 off the entire Model Y lineup. Check out the price drops for Model 3 below: RWD: $39,990 (was $41,990; -$2,000) Performance: […]

Tesla Model Y RWD for Turkey and Israel Coming from Giga Berlin

Summary: Tesla will produce Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive for the Israeli market at Gigafactory Berlin. Prior to opening Model Y RWD orders in Israel, the automaker launched the low-cost trim in Turkey. Earliest deliveries of the Model Y RWD from Giga Berlin are expected between September to November. Tesla will build Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive […]

Tesla’s Model Y Now Costs Less Than the Average New Car in the U.S.

Summary: Tesla’s latest price cuts reduce the Model Y’s starting price by 24%, making it a more affordable option for buyers. The base versions of the Model 3 and Y are now cheaper relative to the average new vehicle selling price. Tesla’s constantly fluctuating prices are putting pressure on other carmakers that are struggling to […]

Tesla Sees Impressive U.S. Growth in Jan-Feb, Model Y Sales Soar

Summary: Tesla’s U.S. registrations increase by 35% in Jan-Feb 2023 compared to 2022 Model Y sales surge by 71%, making it the best-selling EV in the US Tesla maintains market leadership despite increased competition Tesla continues to be a dominant force in the electric market, with new-vehicle registration data showing a significant 35% increase in […]

Tesla Model Y: Best-Selling Car Overall in China for Q1

Tesla’s Model Y SUV was the best-selling vehicle of all passenger vehicles in China in Q1, as noted by @Berlinergy on Tuesday in sales data including internal combustion engines. Berlinergy also shared a bar graph of the sales data, distinguishing between ICE models, plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), like Tesla’s lineup. […]

Tesla Launches Model Y RWD in Israel: From Giga Shanghai or Texas?

Tesla has once again shaken up Israel’s car market by launching the basic version of its Model Y compact crossover at a price of NIS 169,990 (approximately $47,421 USD) including license fees and taxes, almost NIS 50,000 (about $14,000 USD) cheaper than the current Long Range priced at NIS 194,990 ($54,395 USD), reports Globes. The […]