Giga Berlin-Built Model Y Could Roll Out in 2021

European customers waiting for a Tesla Model Y will need Giga Berlin to be built in a speedy manner. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter that the factory will supply the Model Y for customers in Switzerland, suggesting that construction of the factory will be key to the rollout across Europe. Musk also… Continue reading Giga Berlin-Built Model Y Could Roll Out in 2021

Report: Tesla Considers Gigafactory 4 Sites in Germany

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A German media outlet has reported that Tesla is considering locations in Lower Saxony as potential sites for Gigafactory 4. Nordwest Zeitung quotes German minister of economics Bernd Althusmann showing enthusiasm for the project and confirming that the ministry had presented “potential locations” to Tesla executives. “I would be delighted about the company’s commitment and… Continue reading Report: Tesla Considers Gigafactory 4 Sites in Germany

Tesla Model 3 Aces European Safety Test

An evaluation by the European New Car Assessment Program found the Tesla Model 3 to be one of the safest vehicles on the road. Euro NCAP is an independent body that evaluates the safety of vehicles in Europe. The group issued a perfect 5-Star rating in all four safety categories: Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Aces European Safety Test

Tesla Rolls Out Dynamic Brake Lights for European Model 3

Tesla’s 2019.8.3 software update contains an interesting new feature for European Model 3 owners called Dynamic Brake Lights that aims to help reduce accidents. According to the release notes, “If you are driving over 50 km/h (31 mph) and brake forcefully, the brake lights will now flash quickly to warn other drivers that your car is rapidly slowing… Continue reading Tesla Rolls Out Dynamic Brake Lights for European Model 3

Elon Musk Tours Operations in Europe

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk examined the company’s operations in Europe as the first Model 3 deliveries arrive. Musk tweeted Saturday that he was visiting Tilburg in the Netherlands, the Belgian port city of Zeebrugge, and both Tesla’s headquarters in Amsterdam and Oslo. Just left Zeebrugge, now Tilburg, then Tesla HQ in Amsterdam & Oslo… Continue reading Elon Musk Tours Operations in Europe

Number Of Identified Tesla Model 3 Orders In Europe Close To 20,000

Almost 2/3 of the Model 3 were ordered in Norway, the Netherlands and Germany The voluntary dataset of Tesla Model 3 orders placed in Europe currently indicates over 19,300 (as of January 31, 2019), which is roughly 5,500 more than a month earlier. As not all customers were willing to add their order to the… Continue reading Number Of Identified Tesla Model 3 Orders In Europe Close To 20,000

UPDATE: Swedish Transport Authority Won’t Shut Down Tesla Sales

It seems Sweden isn’t on board with Tesla’s over-the-air updates. According to a recent report by Electrek, the Swedish Transport Agency is making plans to put a stop to Tesla sales for six months. Reportedly, the issue revolves around the automaker’s over-the-air updates related to its Tesla Autopilot technology. Even more interesting is the fact that… Continue reading UPDATE: Swedish Transport Authority Won’t Shut Down Tesla Sales

IONITY Installs First 50 Ultra Fast Charging Stations

Within 8 months, IONITY installed 50 stations The installations of IONITY fast charging infrastructure accelerated and the number of stations increased to 51 out of 400 planned in Europe. Interestingly, another 43 stations are at various stages of construction. The pace of installations is very important as several manufacturers are launching new long-range electric cars,… Continue reading IONITY Installs First 50 Ultra Fast Charging Stations

Tesla Model 3 Officially Approved For Sale In Europe

Paperwork has been completed. Let’s begin the show now. According to the latest news, Tesla Model 3 received approval for sale in Europe, which was expected in January. The car is already listed by RDW in the Netherlands, which means a green light for the entire European Union and Norway/Switzerland. “Model 3 has been approved in… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Officially Approved For Sale In Europe

Huge Shipment Of Tesla Model 3s Ready To Board Big Ship For Europe

Thousands are already produced and soon will be sent It seems that there is no chance to hide Tesla Model 3 shipments from the cameras’ lenses. Somehow, we lost. presents several photos of a volume shipment of Model 3 (or mostly Model 3) in California. It seems that a four-digit number of Teslas is ready… Continue reading Huge Shipment Of Tesla Model 3s Ready To Board Big Ship For Europe