Tesla News
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Base Model Y versions built and delivered in recent months may also have up to the same 320 miles, to be software-unlocked for $1,500 to $2,000 pending “regulatory approvals."
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Tesla Model 3 Performance bows with adaptive suspension, track mode
Tesla claims more consistent performance and aerodynamic benefits, plus a new set of sport seats and a screen for rear-seat passengers.
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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota
Tesla was the only brand surveyed with an all-EV lineup—and previous studies have shown EVs to have substantially lower ownership costs.
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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit
For those eligible for the EV tax credit, the real-world price advantage for the Model Y versus the Model 3 has grown.
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Tesla Cybertruck recall prompted by "trapped" accelerator pedals
Attempts to cut a few seconds in Texas Cybertruck assembly appear to be to blame.
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Tesla sets Robotaxi reveal for Aug. 8
Musk has floated the idea of revenue-generating self-driving taxis since 2019.
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Tesla once mooted a new entry-level car with robotaxi capability, but it now appears only the latter will proceed.
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Tesla had its worst quarter since pandemic shutdowns
Tesla says that the decline in volumes was partly due to the production ramp of a refreshed Model 3 in California.
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Is Musk getting in the way of Tesla sales growth?
According to recent surveys from a market analysis firm, Musk is contributing to a "reputational downfall" that is costing the electric automaker sales.
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Tesla at 6 million cars: What it’s accomplished, what it hasn’t
Tesla has sold more EVs than any other maker in the world, and it's the highest-volume “startup” automaker in the U.S. since the 1920s.
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Musk: Tesla Roadster arriving in 2025 with SpaceX ties
Higher design goals may allow sub-one-second 0-60 mph acceleration that Musk says "is the least interesting part."
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US Choice Hotels will soon add thousands of Tesla chargers
The hotel company claims its Cambria brand already offers EV charging at 41% of its locations, with all Cambria hotels expected to have at least one charger by the end of 2024.
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The Tesla Model Y topped the stalwart Corolla in 2023 global sales, according to the EV maker, which noted it has plenty of the mass market to expand into as of yet with a "next-level" manufacturing overhaul.
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Report: $25,000 Tesla EV set for 2025 production
Can Tesla do what Honda, Toyota, VW, and others have balked at—make a widely available EV at a price well under $30,000?
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Tesla starts applying EV tax credit at time of purchase
The federal EV tax credit is now a point-of-sale rebate, and Tesla is taking full advantage at its own vehicles' point of sale—its website.
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Hertz is selling EVs, including Teslas, to buy gasoline models
The rental-car giant is selling off a third of its EV fleet due to high collision repair and charging issues. Tesla price cuts may have also played a role.
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2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland update arrives in the US
The revamped 2024 Model 3 lineup starts at $38,990, for the version with the 272-mile range and a vastly improved interior.
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2024 Tesla range ratings drop for Model Y, Plaid S and X
The Model Y Long Range lost 20 miles seemingly overnight on Friday, and Tesla still hasn't fully explained why.
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Starting in 2024, the federal tax credit introduces far tighter rules on foreign content, and it's becoming apparent that some Teslas won't make the cut.
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Tesla Cybertruck dumps 12V for 48V, so might next-gen Ford EVs
With the Cybertruck adopting a long-discussed higher voltage for accessories, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the role of 48-volt evangelist.
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EPA: Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit
The EPA lists the $99,990 Cyberbeast performance model as qualifying for the full credit in 2023—even though it starts way above the $80,000 cap for trucks, SUVs, and vans.
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Powershare in Tesla Cybertruck can power home, charge other EVs
Tesla says no additional equipment will be required when homes are already equipped with a Powerwall and the Wall Connector.
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Tesla Cybertruck can’t go 500 miles even with extra battery
The Cybertruck depends on a range extender in the bed to go more than its 340-mile max, but Tesla claims it will out-accelerate a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911.
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Tesla Superchargers might cost extra $1 a minute above 90%
EV charging on busy weekend and road-trip routes could suddenly become more expensive for Tesla drivers—especially when they need to get the most range out of their EVs.
Stephen Edelstein