Tesla News
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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.
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Here's how Tesla estimates driving range
For navigation and route planning, Tesla considers a wide range of factors including driving style, temperature, humidity, cloud cover, and wind.
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Yoke or not, some Teslas might have the wrong airbag
Tesla may have installed the wrong airbag for Model S and Model X owners who opted to switch from the available steering yoke back to the steering wheel, or vice versa.
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Report: Tesla plans to make $27,000 EV in Germany
Such an affordable EV might help Tesla be even more competitive in Europe.
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High collision repair costs weren't enough to offset the lower running costs of EVs, as Hertz balks at putting the initial 100,000 Teslas already announced into service.
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BP orders $100M of Tesla chargers for gas stations and more
The Tesla DC fast chargers will be deployed starting in 2024, and it marks the first sale of Tesla's chargers to a third-party charging network.
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Tesla's share of US EV market has shrunk despite price cuts
The average price of a Tesla is 25% lower than the same period last year, while Tesla's share of the U.S. EV market has fallen to 50% for the first time in years.
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Tesla cuts Model 3, Y price again: Is an EV price war here yet?
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 now cost well below $40,000 in their base versions if you can claim the EV tax credit. Most other EV makers haven't followed with official price cuts quite yet.
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Tesla Model 3 earns a spot among top 10 leased vehicles
The Tesla Model 3 is also the only model on that list in which leasing costs more per month than buying.
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Tesla has made 5 million EVs globally, the most of any automaker
Tesla also reported in September it has reached 50,000 Superchargers globally, maintaining its position as the top global fast-charging network.
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Most Tesla owners stay with the brand, although a strong set of Model S rivals and the lack of a step-up product from Model Y has led to some defections to other brands.
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Updated Tesla Model 3 bows for Europe with aero look, updated cabin
An updated aero look and various cabin updates herald the first significant refresh for the Model 3 since its 2017 U.S. arrival and 2019 arrival in Europe.
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Why are Teslas, EVs stolen less often than gasoline vehicles?
Adjusted for the vehicle population, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have the lowest frequency of claims of any vehicles—and the IIHS suggests a simple explanation.
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Tesla range not degraded by frequent fast-charging, study finds
Results show no significant acceleration of range degradation for those who fast-charge 90% of the time versus those fast-charging less than 10% of the time, according to Recurrent.
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Tesla Powerwall owners will boost Texas power grid, make money
A "virtual power plant" pilot program will pay Tesla Powerwall owners to provide an extra boost to stabilize the electrical grid at peak times.
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Tesla drops Model S, Model X base price with Standard Range versions
Tesla's latest price adjustment teases a lower price for the Model X and Model S, with reduced driving range—albeit a larger battery with range to be potentially unlocked later with an extra fee.
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Tesla's apparent acquisition of a company working on wireless industrial charging might actually tie in with Tesla's tease of wireless EV charging—and be a necessary hurdle for robotaxis.
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2023 Tesla Model 3, Model Y investigated for loss of steering control
The problem is frequently accompanied by "driver-facing messages indicating that power steering assist is reduced or disabled."
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Report: Tesla seeks $100M from US for Semi charging route
The route connects to a factory being built in Mexico, and Tesla reportedly told Texas officials that the project could qualify for federal grants being distributed under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Survey: Tesla owners love their EVs but are souring on Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's recent choices to buy Twitter and become more politically vocal have led to a contingent of owners leaving the brand, a Bloomberg survey found—although 75% of Model 3 owners said they were considering another Tesla.
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Report: Tesla has allegedly been suppressing EV range complaints
Reuters reported that Tesla last year became "inundated" with customer complaints about range, though it "could not determine" whether Tesla still uses algorithms that exaggerate indicated range estimates.
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Tesla skirts Connecticut direct-sales ban with store in tribal casino
Tesla is still fighting direct-sales bans in some states, and getting creative about how to bypass franchise-focused rules.
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