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Tesla Said Launch Entry Model Y with Newer LFP Battery in US: Rumor
Following Tesla’s decision to launch a new base-level Model 3 with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery in the U.S., a new rumor has surfaced alleging that the company could be looking to relaunch the Model Y Standard Range (RWD) with the same battery. According to rumor from @MilMileBattery (via InsideEVs), Tesla may debut the […]
Tesla Launches Entry Model 3 with Newer LFP Battery Tech in the U.S.
Image via Reddit A recent rumour from @TroyTeslike claimed Tesla would start using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for Model 3 and Model Y production at its Fremont, California factory. The rumor is, • Fremont will start using LFP cells from China for Standard Range Model 3/Y from Oct 1st, 2021 and• Model Y […]
Tesla Model Y Didn’t Cause House Fire in Texas, Reveals Dashcam Footage
A recent house fire in Dallas, Texas, was prematurely concluded to be caused by a Tesla Model Y, as reported in a viral video by @DallasTexasTV. But now, the truth has surfaced, as the USB drive was recovered from the Tesla Model Y’s glove box. The Tesla vehicle footage shows up-close views of the house […]
Watch a Tesla Model Y Built from Start to Finish at Giga Shanghai [VIDEO]
Tesla on Tuesday shared an impressive video of its production line at Giga Shanghai in China, showcasing the Model Y being built from start to finish. “A #Tesla# is greater than the addition of each component, because we have strict quality control and attitude ?? This video will take you to experience Tesla’s zero-to-one production […]
First Look: 2022 Tesla Model Y Review in Europe [VIDEO]
Just a few days after Tesla confirmed it had shipped the first batch of Model Y units to Europe, one of the first German reviews of the electric vehicle (EV) has surfaced. A new review of the Tesla Model Y Long Range (LR) was shared by Autogefühl on Sunday, detailing the Shanghai-made electric SUV’s features. […]
Tesla Said to Be Planning ‘Super Long Range’ Model Y, Reveals Filing
Just a week after filings hinted at multiple Model Y variants in China, Tesla plans for an even longer-range variant of the electric SUV have been revealed according to filings with the Chinese government. A new “super long-range” Tesla Model Y variant has been registered alongside previously-reported variants of the electric vehicle (EV), and it […]
Tesla Model Y Reportedly Seen Testing in India
Just over a month after a Tesla Model 3 in camo wrap was spotted testing in India, another Tesla model was spotted in the country on Tuesday. A Tesla Model Y was spotted testing on roads in India, according to an Instagram video shared by Tesmanian (via Tesla Club India). The video depicts the Tesla […]
Tesla Model Y Police Car Being Tested by Boulder County
One Colorado County has just joined the ranks of police departments in the U.S. experimenting with electric vehicles (EVs) as patrol cars, in hopes to save money on maintenance and fuel costs in the long run. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Department in Colorado is testing a Tesla Model Y Long Range (LR) all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant […]
Bergen County in New Jersey Buys Tesla Model Y for Police Fleet
Another day, and another police department has added a Tesla to its fleet in the United States. The most populous county in New Jersey, Bergen County, has purchased a Tesla Model Y compact crossover SUV, as part of a pilot program for public safety agencies, reports North Jersey. The Long Range all-wheel drive version of […]
Three Cargo Ships Tracked Unloading Tesla Model 3/Y in Belgium
A major shipment of Tesla’s vehicles has arrived in Europe, just weeks before the company’s first Model Y deliveries are expected to be delivered. Three ships were spotted unloading Tesla Model 3 and Y units in Zeebrugge, Belgium on Monday, according to Morten Grove. The Tesla units were caught in never-before-seen volumes, unloading from the […]
Tesla Confirms Shanghai-Made Model Y Shipped to Europe for First Time
Tesla confirmed on Monday what many have been speculating, that Shanghai-made Model Y vehicles have been exported to Europe for the first time. According to the South China Morning Post, Tesla said it shipped 8,210 Model Y compact crossover SUVs to Europe in July. “It goes without saying that the Shanghai Gigafactory is playing a […]
Rumour: Tesla’s Shanghai Model Y Factory Closes for Maintenance [VIDEO]
According to a new drone flyover of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, it appears the second phase of the factory responsible for Model Y production has reportedly been shut down from August 13-16 for maintenance. This is according to unverified information from YouTube channel Wu Wa (@bentv_sh) and his footage of the site recorded on August […]
Tesla Model Y Long Range Now Sold Out in U.S., Canada Until 2022
Tesla’s Model Y Long Range is now sold out in the United States and Canada until January 2022 (via @SawyerMerritt). New orders for the Long Range Model Y are now showing an estimated delivery date of January next year, which is just under five months from now. Those that have already ordered Model Y Long […]
Tesla Model Y Reaches Europe with ‘Not Model Y’ Marketing Campaign
Image credit: Maarten Steinbuch Tesla’s Model Y compact crossover SUV has landed in Europe, making its way to showrooms with ‘Not Model Y’ plastered on the side, as part of a marketing campaign. According to an image shared by Maarten Steinbuch based in Eindhoven-Helmond/Brainport in the Netherlands, a Model Y can be seen in a […]
Tesla Giving Free Model Y ‘All Weather Protection Kit’ to Select Owners in the US, Canada
Tesla has told its internal teams select Model Y owners in parts of the United States and Canada will be receiving free ‘All-Weather Protection Kits’ free of charge. This kit for Model Y owners consists of both Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Mud Flaps at no extra charge. Tesla says this complimentary offering is for […]