Tesla News
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A new Standard Range Model Y undercuts the base Ford Mustang Mach-E in price but beats it in range.
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Tesla nearly reaches 500,000 deliveries in 2020
Tesla made well over 500,000 vehicles in 2020, thanks to its Shanghai factory, and rolled out a new model in a pandemic.
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Chinese-built Tesla Model 3 ranks high in quality survey
The Tesla Model 3 was rated second best in a J.D. Power quality survey from the Chinese market—a much better result than vehicles from Tesla's California plant.
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Pedestrians beware: Update enables Tesla owners to create their own horn sounds
A software update gives Tesla owners the ability to change their horn sounds for those outside the car, including fart sounds.
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Tesla Model S and Model X suspension failures prompt US safety investigation
A suspension issue on the Model X and Model S has prompted a safety investigation from NHTSA. It could potentially lead to a U.S. recall.
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Tesla recalls Model X, Model Y for separate issues, both assembly-related
Assembly woes like those reported in quality and reliability surveys appear to be to blame for two new Tesla recalls.
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A compact hatchback model could help Tesla gain sales in Europe and beyond, while CEO Musk hinted that another range boost is near.
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Tesla Model Y reliability "much worse than average," Consumer Reports says
To be fair, many of the Model Y issues CR suggests sound like fit and finish issues rather than failures that will leave owners stranded.
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Tesla is discontinuing the $35,000 Model 3—yes, again
The second iteration of the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, which is actually a downgraded Standard Range Plus, will go away after 2020.
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Musk: Tesla Semi ramp-up depends on battery cell supply—and infrastructure partners
Because the Semi uses 4 to 6 times more cells than its other vehicles, Tesla needs an increased supply of cells.
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Model Y tow package recall points to a continued Tesla strength
Tesla shows—again with a new recall on the Model Y equipped with the towing package—how recalls can be made far more streamlined through over-the-air updates.
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Most of Tesla lineup gets a range boost: up to 353 miles for Model 3, 371 miles for Model X
Through incremental updates, much of the Tesla lineup has been given significant range increases.
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Tesla sales have surged during the pandemic, although it's difficult to parse the brand's U.S. performance from its global expansion.
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Report: Tesla might buy stake in LG Chem battery spinoff
Tesla reportedly is interested in a minority stake in the South Korean company's battery operations.
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200-mph, 520-mile Tesla Model S Plaid available to order, but delayed to late 2021
The three-motor Model S Plaid promises a massive leap ahead in range and performance, though it won't arrive until 2021.
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Musk: Battery plan will enable $25,000 Tesla due in 2023
A $25k electric car that could rival gasoline models on initial price would be possible through battery-cost gains presented at Tesla's Battery Day.
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Korea considers changing its EV subsidy after Tesla buyers cash in
Tesla has been outselling EVs from Hyundai, Kia, and others in their home market, as buyers take advantage of strong subsidies.
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Used Teslas sell very fast compared to other models, data confirms
Based on an analysis of used-car sales data, all models from Tesla sell in a much shorter number of days than other EVs.
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The Tesla CEO continues to claim that the Cybertruck will outperform traditional pickups—even though he admits it was designed with no input from truck buyers.
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First drive review: 2020 Tesla Model Y sets the benchmark for electric crossovers
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is the first in a series of affordable electric crossovers, and it has set the bar for the competition.
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Report: Panasonic cells for Tesla will get 20% energy boost
In five years, the Panasonic 2170 cells that are supplied for Model 3 and Model Y will get a big energy-density boost—potentially helping make these models more affordable and better-performing.
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Tesla Model 3 battery change for China will free up cells for Semi
In the Semi, every pound counts or it's cargo lost, so it needs more energy-dense nickel-cobalt-aluminum cells. To compensate, the Model 3 will switch to LFP batteries in China.
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Report: Tesla scaling down plans for German Gigafactory, cutting batteries out
Tesla is reportedly removing a plan to build batteries at its Berlin Gigafactory, which is being built to produce Model Y for Europe.
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Survey ranks Tesla last among all carmakers in initial quality, points to build issues
The market research firm J.D. Power has ranked Tesla at the bottom of its annual Initial Quality Survey results, due to build quality rather than technology issues.
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