Tesla News
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Tesla is claiming to apply some of its manufacturing know-how back to battery cells, in a facility that vastly cuts the investment and space needed for a specific output.
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Tesla heat pump detailed, gives a boost to winter EV range
All Tesla models now have heat pumps—a complete turnaround versus a few years ago when it considered the tech unnecessary.
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Tesla cuts prices across the board up to 20%
After years of price increases, Tesla is cutting prices by up to 20%.
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Report: South Korea fines Tesla $2.2M over cold-weather range
Tesla's lack of communication behind cold-weather range loss appear to be the basis of a fine from a South Korea regulator.
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Report: Used Tesla prices are dropping fast
Tesla vehicles are also sitting on the used-car lot far longer than models from other vehicle brands—an indication that prices may drop more.
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Tesla ups its discount on Model 3 and Model Y to $7,500
Through the end of December, Tesla is offering a $7,500 discount on Model Y and Model 3—although they don't entirely reverse the steep price hikes of the past year.
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EVs still "lag many conventional cars" in reliability, notes the esteemed group that tallies owner reliability data.
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Tesla confirms megawatt charging tech for Cybertruck, Semi
Tesla also confirmed more about the propulsion tech in the Semi, although details about the battery pack, pricing, and production remain sparse.
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Tesla offers $3,750 December discount—same as EV tax credit
Tesla prices have already been hiked several times through 2021 and into 2022, so the discount cuts only some of the premiums on these sought-after EVs.
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Study: Toyota and Honda owners are defecting to Tesla
Nearly 29% of Tesla buyers come directly from a Honda or Toyota, a study finds, while neither of those brands are making EVs widely available.
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GM dealers are working on Teslas, claims thousands of repairs
GM recently boasted its dealerships have provided "11,180 repairs on Teslas" without further elaboration on which brands are involved or whether they're trained to do so.
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EVgo network woos Tesla drivers with "seamless" charging
Through a CCS1 adapter, Tesla owners can enjoy the equivalent of Plug and Charge convenience without additional app handshakes each time.
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In opening up its charging connector, renaming it NACS, and shedding the proprietary "Tesla connector" name, Tesla is also positioning for public charger investment.
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Over 40,000 Tesla vehicles recalled for steering issue
Recent changes to the "calibration values" for the vehicles' electric power steering could lead to a sudden loss of steering assist. Tesla has already deployed an over-the-air fix.
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Reports: Tesla will face DOJ, SEC scrutiny over self-driving claims
Unconfirmed reports from Reuters and the Wall Street Journal this week claim that Tesla faces a criminal probe and a civil investigation from the two respective arms of federal government.
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Future smaller Tesla EVs could cost half as much to make
The $25,000 Tesla remains uncertain, but focus has shifted toward more affordable vehicles, CEO Musk confirmed.
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Tesla Model Y takes top sales spot in Germany
The Tesla Model Y outperformed longtime top-sellers like the VW Golf in September, according to sales numbers reported by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
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Tesla bets on cameras, drops ultrasonic sensors, pauses some features
For a range of driver assistance features, the vehicles will rely solely on the camera-based system that the company terms Tesla Vision.
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According to Tesla, the CCS Combo 1 adapter will require a retrofit to enable its use for some vehicles, and that retrofit won’t be detailed until early 2023.
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Tesla recalls over 1M vehicles for power-window pinch—with an easy fix
Over 1 million Teslas have a window-safety issue; company promises over-the-air fix is in the works.
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$25,000 Tesla or not, executive says EV maker will need a more affordable model
Tesla's head of investor relations reportedly said that putting a more affordable model on the road is necessary for Tesla to become a high-volume automaker.
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EV sales crack 15% of vehicle market in California, Tesla continues to dominate
More Model Ys were sold in the first half of 2022 than all models from Nissan, Hyundai, or Kia. To enable California's vision, non-Tesla EVs will need to be sales successes at some point soon.
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Tesla, Genesis top study of in-vehicle tech experience
Phone-based key features scored high, while fingerprint readers did not in this annual look at advanced-tech features in new cars.
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Tesla hikes price of Full Self-Driving to $15,000 on September 5, expands beta test
The price has been $12,000 since October 2020, and this latest price hike corresponds with a broader rollout of beta testing.
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