Tesla News
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Part of J.D. Power's study suggests that a new group of value-minded Tesla buyers aren't willing to accept what Tesla fans would overlook.
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Tesla Robotaxi event rescheduled for Oct. 10
Tesla's Robotaxi will be unveiled two months later than planned.
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Report: Musk tells Tesla 4680 battery team, fix them or we're done
Tesla continues to have issues with its 4680 battery cell, and Musk reportedly gave the team a drop-dead date for resolving the problems.
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Tesla Cybertruck off-road mode detailed
Tesla has finally explained what the Cybertruck's off-road modes do.
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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD returns to top Ioniq 6 in range
A single-motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range variant has returned to the lineup, chopping $5,000 off the dual-motor's price and topping the range of the single-motor Ioniq 6.
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Tesla recalls Cybertruck for busted wiper motor, loose trim
Tesla issued two recalls for faulty parts that cannot be repaired by over-the-air updates.
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Some Tesla owners have resorted to aftermarket stalks and YouTube installation videos to get the switchgear other EV drivers take for granted.
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Tesla confirms 3 upcoming "amazing" EVs, omits Roadster
CEO Musk emphasized affordability in the company's annual shareholder meeting.
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Tesla Supercharging is losing edge vs. other public EV charging
The Tesla Supercharger network hasn't necessarily gotten worse in satisfaction, but other networks are improving, a study found.
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Tesla pause sparks EV charging rivals in $5B federal buildout
In the wake of Tesla's Supercharger pause, networks are planning more charging stations and seeking to hire jilted Tesla employees.
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Here's how much range Tesla EVs lose in the first three years
Tesla results suggest Model Y and Model 3 real-world range drops significantly in the first 1,000 days.
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Musk: Tesla Supercharger network plans $500M expansion despite layoffs
CEO Elon Musk earlier this month fired nearly the entire Tesla Supercharger team, not long after calling them the key to Tesla's future.
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Base Model Y versions built and delivered in recent months may also have up to the same 320 miles, to be software-unlocked for $1,500 to $2,000 pending “regulatory approvals."
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Tesla Model 3 Performance bows with adaptive suspension, track mode
Tesla claims more consistent performance and aerodynamic benefits, plus a new set of sport seats and a screen for rear-seat passengers.
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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota
Tesla was the only brand surveyed with an all-EV lineup—and previous studies have shown EVs to have substantially lower ownership costs.
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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit
For those eligible for the EV tax credit, the real-world price advantage for the Model Y versus the Model 3 has grown.
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Tesla Cybertruck recall prompted by "trapped" accelerator pedals
Attempts to cut a few seconds in Texas Cybertruck assembly appear to be to blame.
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Tesla sets Robotaxi reveal for Aug. 8
Musk has floated the idea of revenue-generating self-driving taxis since 2019.
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Tesla once mooted a new entry-level car with robotaxi capability, but it now appears only the latter will proceed.
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Tesla had its worst quarter since pandemic shutdowns
Tesla says that the decline in volumes was partly due to the production ramp of a refreshed Model 3 in California.
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Is Musk getting in the way of Tesla sales growth?
According to recent surveys from a market analysis firm, Musk is contributing to a "reputational downfall" that is costing the electric automaker sales.
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Tesla at 6 million cars: What it’s accomplished, what it hasn’t
Tesla has sold more EVs than any other maker in the world, and it's the highest-volume “startup” automaker in the U.S. since the 1920s.
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Musk: Tesla Roadster arriving in 2025 with SpaceX ties
Higher design goals may allow sub-one-second 0-60 mph acceleration that Musk says "is the least interesting part."
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US Choice Hotels will soon add thousands of Tesla chargers
The hotel company claims its Cambria brand already offers EV charging at 41% of its locations, with all Cambria hotels expected to have at least one charger by the end of 2024.
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