According to CNBC, Tesla continues to deal with the ongoing chip shortage, this time excluding a redundant part from the steering racks of select Model 3 and Model Y cars made at the company’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, China. Unnamed sources claim Tesla shipped tens of thousands of cars in China, Australia and Europe with a […]
One NFL team has a new name, and the freshly-renamed Washington Commanders are apparently using electric vehicles (EVs) to promote their new merchandise and team. Tesla Model Y units sporting the new NFL team’s name and branding were seen leaving the stadium to hand out Washington Commanders merch around DC, Maryland and Virginia, as shown […]
Following Transport Canada’s move to open an active defect investigation into HVAC systems in some of Tesla’s vehicles late last month, the automaker has apparently opened communication with the agency. Tesla’s “communication is ongoing” with Transport Canada after the government agency opened a defect investigation into Model 3 and Y unit HVAC systems last month, according […]
Image via @Teslascope Last December, developer @greentheonly added the latest 2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles would also ship with a heater wiper blade area, adding further details to a European regulatory document, spotted on the TFF forums. Fast forward to earlier this month, @TeslaOwnersofMA shared a picture depicting a heater wiper blade […]
Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners with heat pumps in area of extreme cold have been dealing with climate control problems and no heat. Earlier this month, Transport Canada said the problem had sparked numerous complaints by Canadians regarding the issue, which results in no heat during cold weather. At the time, the […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on the company’s Q4 2021 earnings call its upcoming Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, will begin production with the company’s latest 4680 structural battery packs. The automaker confirmed it is already installing 4680 structural packs at Giga Texas. Tesla shared a picture of seats being attached to its new structural pack. […]
All eyes are on Tesla’s upcoming Gigafactories in Berlin, Germany and Austin, Texas, to start production. Based on recent drone flyover videos, these factories appear to be nearly ready. But when will Tesla start delivery of Model Y vehicles from Giga Austin? According to Electrek, unnamed sources claim Tesla is reportedly aiming to delivery a […]
Tesla’s Center Console Trays for Model 3 and Model Y have been restocked in the company’s online shop, priced at $30 USD. “The Model 3/Y Center Console Trays help you stay organized with two flocked bins for your center console. The rear tray is a great size for larger items while the front tray is […]
Tesla is offering test drives of its Model Y compact crossover in the United Kingdom, and Mark Brown has provided some of his first impressions with the vehicle, which launched earlier this month. According to Brown, an existing Model 3 Long Range owner, he says ride comfort is “very, very nice” and sound is similar […]
According to a new photo shared today by drone pilot Jeff Roberts, a row of blue Tesla Model Y compact crossover SUVs were seen at Gigafactory Texas. These vehicles appear to be Long Range versions of the Model Y, as they are showing 19-inch Gemini wheels and their signature aero covers. There are also some […]
A new filing revealed that Tesla was granted permission to produce 2,000 Model Y bodies at Gigafactory Berlin, and since then, several Model Y units have been spotted coming and going at the Grünheide factory. A number of Tesla Model Y Performance compact crossover SUVs were spotted on Friday at Gigafactory Berlin, as seen in […]
The Tesla Model Y became China’s best-selling electric SUV in 2021, and one Tesla enthusiast has recently pointed out a few new additions to the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) trunk, according to the owner’s manual. Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model Y owner’s manual now shows the addition of four hooks to secure loose items in the trunk, as […]
Tesla has increased the range of its Model Y compact crossover SUV in Europe, as spotted by @Tesla_adri. Model Y AWD 19-inch Wheels: 533km (+26km; was 507km) 20-inch Wheels: 565km (+28km; was 537km) Model Y Performance 21-inch Wheels: 514km (+34km; was 480km) New estimated delivery date: March 2022 (was “early 2022”) Only the Model Y […]
Back in December, drone footage spotted new Tesla Model Y bodies heading into the company’s Gigafactory under construction in Austin, Texas. These particular Model Y bodies lacked a lower floor, suggesting they were made to house Tesla’s new 4680 structural battery packs. Now, we’re seeing a reference to Tesla’s 4680 structural battery pack, as found […]
Tesla will officially be allowed to produce as many as 2,000 Model Y bodies at its not-yet-approved Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, according to an advanced approval document shared on Monday by Electrek. While Tesla is still awaiting final approval from the Brandenburg Ministry’s Environmental arm, the company reportedly wasn’t happy with the first 250 Model Y bodies […]
