Tesla Model S News
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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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Tesla Model S Long Range Plus: 400-mile range an electric-car first
The first electric car to claim a 400-mile EPA range rating is the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus.
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EPA refutes Musk's claim that 400-mile Tesla Model S range test was compromised
Has Tesla already been delivering vehicles that hit the magic 400-mile range mark?
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Tesla Model S and X Long Range Plus deliver more range: S gets 390 miles
The Model S Long Range Plus nudges even closer to the 400 miles CEO Elon Musk has suggested is in the near future.
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Tesla says unintended acceleration claims are "completely false"
Tesla also alleges that the petition claiming an alarmingly high rate of such reports was brought on by a short-seller of the company's stock.
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Tesla Model S laps Laguna Seca, Musk promises "Plaid" edition
An upcoming Plaid edition of the Model S and Model X would introduce a three-motor system, bringing even stronger performance.
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Two premium electric cars from Tesla and Porsche offer similar acceleration numbers and overall dimensions but vary greatly in many other ways.
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Tesla faces lawsuit over software that cut range from some cars
A California case alleges that a recent software update reduced range and available battery capacity in lieu of a battery fix.
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Tesla brings back free Supercharging to juice high-end sales of Model S and Model X
Owners of new Model S and Model X vehicles will receive free lifetime Supercharging for their cars.
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Tesla drops base Model S and X, again, in latest model-line shakeup
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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No updates for Tesla Model S, Model X, says Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk ruled out the possibility of a refreshed Model S or Model X but confirms there will be "a series of minor ongoing changes."
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Report: Tesla to build Model Y in Fremont, release Model S refresh in September
Tesla could be stepping a refresh of the Model S up to September, and planning to make the Model Y crossover in California.
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The Tesla Model S has gained more features over the years—including a longer driving range of up to 370 miles—and yet its price adjusted for inflation has decreased.
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EPA confirms Tesla Model S Long Range at 370 miles, Model 3 efficiency boost
As Tesla has scrambled to revamp its model lineup in the face of lower tax credits and falling U.S. sales, some new variants have gone on sale before the EPA's site, FuelEconomy.gov, has even posted those updated ratings. Now the EPA is displaying official numbers for the Model 3 Standard Range and...
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Autopilot or not, Tesla adds two more levels of lane assistance
On its way to rolling out full self-driving, Tesla will use the technology to add two more basic safety features to all its cars, the company announced on Thursday. Tesla's Autopilot system can often track lanes better than most other self-driving systems—and occasionally not. But the cars...
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Tesla Model S and X get big range boost, and Standard Range versions return
Tesla has replaced the induction motor at the front of its Model S and Model X with a permanent-magnet motor, as used at the rear axle of the Model 3.
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Tesla Model Y, price cuts on Model S/X, Mercedes in Formula E: Today's Car News
After announcing the base Model 3 on Thursday, Tesla cut prices on the luxury Model S and Model X. CEO Elon Musk also announced a reveal date for the company's long-awaited Model Y SUV. Mercedes-Benz announced that it will join the Formula E racing series. And Ford has delayed releasing new charge...
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Tesla cuts more than $10,000 off price of Model S and X
Along with its announcement of a new base Model 3 Standard Range last week, Tesla also announced that it would cut prices across the board, including on its more expensive Model S and Model X vehicles. In addition to introducing new standard range Model S and X vehicles in late January, when it...
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As Tesla struggles to balance prices to maintain profitability in the face of lower tax credits for its cars, the company is simplifying its Model S and Model X lineups. After Tesla cut prices across the board to make up for a reduction in the federal tax credits and CEO Elon Musk announced earlier this month that the company would stop taking orders for the base 75D versions of its Model S and X, the company on Wednesday posted new model lineups for both cars. READ MORE: Musk axes affordable Tesla Model S, X 75D New base versions of the Model S and Model X will have no additional...
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Tesla drops 75Ds, Nissan Leaf Plus, EPA head, peak internal-combustion: Today's Car News
We look at what sets the Nissan Leaf Plus apart. President Trump nominates Andrew Wheeler as EPA chief. And analysts report that the world may already have reached peak sales for internal combustion engines. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will...
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Nissan muscles up electric marketing, VW ID testing, Tesla fire: Today's Car News
A new Chinese electric carmaker plans to sell electric cars in the U.S. via the owner of the defunct automaker Coda. A new Tesla Model S unexpectedly caught fire—twice—after getting a flat tire in California. And Volkswagen teased a video and images of its new I.D. electric hatchbacks...
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Tesla Model S catches fire—twice—after flat tire in California
A week after reports surfaced that a 2014 fire in a Tesla Model S was caused by a bullet fired from inside the car, in the battery of another brand new Tesla Model S caught fire in California. The owner told local news crews that he was driving on Highway 17, which runs from San Jose to Santa Cruz...
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Tesla fatal crash rate with Autopilot could still be no better than with human drivers
Since Tesla’s Autopilot was introduced back in October 2014, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made extravagant claims about its superior safety. Last month, reacting to what Musk considers sensationalized media coverage of Tesla accidents, the company released the first of its promised quarterly...
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Tesla will soon be compatible with all DC fast charging—in Europe
When the Tesla Model 3 arrives in Europe in early 2019, it will carry a special toolkit: the ability to charge—quickly—in more places than any other electric vehicle. Tesla revealed this week that Model 3 sedans sold in Europe will come with a CCS charge port (inlet). Full compatibility...
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