Tesla Model 3 News
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The system will be capable of charging at 11 kw, adding between 35 and 40 miles of range per hour of charging—all without picking up a charge connector.
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475,000 US Tesla vehicles will need a service visit for safety recall issues
Two safety recall issues for the California-made EVs require an in-person inspection rather than an over-the-air patch.
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2022 Tesla Model 3: Charging to 100% can be the norm for 272-mile LFP version
Although the LFP version of the Tesla Model 3 is a little heavier and a little slower, it offers not just more range but the suggestion you should access it regularly with a full charge.
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Base Tesla Model 3 gets more range, slower acceleration, $8,000 price hike vs. earlier this year
The Model 3 gets a modest range boost but costs $7,000 more than earlier in the year. Is Tesla making room for a new LFP base models?
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Some 2019-2021 Tesla models recalled for suspension issue
Some Model Y and Model 3 vehicles left the factory without properly tightened suspension fasteners, which could be a safety issue.
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Tesla plans shift to LFP cells for Model 3 and Model Y, likely with US production
Battery packs for the Standard Range versions of the Model y and Model 3 will soon get LFP battery packs for the U.S. and Europe, not just China, Tesla hinted.
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That makes the Model 3 Standard Range Plus a whopping $5,000 more than it was priced just earlier in the year.
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These three electric car models are the fastest-selling used vehicles in the US
Supply issues this spring have also meant that they're selling shockingly close—if not more—than the price of a new car, too.
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Tesla Model 3 now cost more used than new: Why?
It's a matter of supply and demand, once again, and new vehicles—especially these—are in very short supply.
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Evasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak glory
Evasive Motorsports is heading to Pikes Peak with a modified Telsa Model 3, with the stated goal of breaking the production EV record.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y: Safety-sensor transition is costing ratings, causing confusion
In the transition to Tesla Vision, Tesla is temporarily pulling some features from its Model 3 and Model Y—and safety agencies are pulling their accolades and ratings.
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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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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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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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Tesla Model 3 and Model S rise in annual reliability survey, now "Recommended"
Consumer Reports still doesn't rate Tesla high for reliability as a brand, but the Model 3 and Model S now get a positive endorsement.
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Tesla Model 3 is approved for NYC yellow cab duty
New York has approved the Model 3 to be one of its full-fledged yellow cabs, bearing the prized taxi medallion.
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Report: Tesla picks LG Chem to supply batteries in China
Tesla will no longer have an exclusive battery-supply arrangement with Panasonic, as cells for its Chinese Gigafactory will come from LG Chem.
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NHTSA to Tesla: Stop claiming your cars are the safest
Federal regulators said that the claims have "intention to mislead the public," Tesla says they're sound.
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To mitigate the effect of lower federal tax credits for electric cars, Tesla is dropping the prices of its Long Range Model S and X while axing Standard Range versions.
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2019 Tesla Model 3 crash test secures 5-star safety for entire lineup
With the crash-testing of a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range, NHTSA has extended the Model 3's top ratings to the entire lineup.
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Tesla Model 3 earns top safety scores in Europe
Although U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety results aren't yet out, the Model 3 performed well in most aspects of Euro NCAP testing.
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Tesla opens first 250-kw charging stations at Fremont factory
Tesla V3 Supercharger hardware allows the Model 3 to be the fastest-charging electric car currently on the roads; but so far it's only in Fremont.
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Musk teases Tesla truck, opens Chinese Model 3 orders at lower price
The upcoming Tesla pickup will be conventionally sized, to take on the Ford F-150 and others, CEO Elon Musk claimed that it will "be a better sports car" than a base Porsche 911.
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Tesla Navigate on Autopilot drives itself poorly, Consumer Reports finds
Consumer Reports tests automatic lane changes on Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot and finds it creates safety concerns.
Eric C. Evarts