Tag: Model 3

NHTSA Announces Autopilot Investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday that it has launched an investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot feature. The pointed to 11 crashes since January 2018 where Tesla models operating on Autopilot “have encountered first responder scenes and subsequently struck one or more vehicles involved with those scenes.” The agency said the accidents caused 17 injuries… Continue reading NHTSA Announces Autopilot Investigation

Tesla Rolls Out Charging Capabilities for Salvage Title Model 3 Vehicles

Last year Tesla practiced some caution by blocking access to its Supercharger network for vehicles with salvaged titles. A wrecked vehicle could have damage to the battery that makes the vehicle. That said, limiting chargers is a real bummer for people who want to rebuild damaged Tesla cars. For those skilled enough to do the repairs, a… Continue reading Tesla Rolls Out Charging Capabilities for Salvage Title Model 3 Vehicles

Tesla Sales Drop in China

Sales of Tesla vehicles in China plunged 69 percent in July, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). According to the report Tesla sold 32,968 vehicles in China last month, compared to 28,138 in June. Tesla currently builds its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV at its factory in Shanghai. Overall, retail sales of passenger vehicles, including… Continue reading Tesla Sales Drop in China

Tesla Model 3: Three Year Review – Energy Used & Emissions (Part 3)

Part 3 of my three-year review covers: Energy Use and Carbon Emissions from driving 42,500 miles in our Model 3. Links to Parts 1-4 of the review are at the bottom. We drove 42,500 miles in the first three years. I calculated how many kWh of electricity were sent to my car to charge the… Continue reading Tesla Model 3: Three Year Review – Energy Used & Emissions (Part 3)

Tesla Model 3: Three Year Review – Driving, Charging, and Battery Status (Part 2)

Part 2 of my three-year review covers: The places we’ve been; Where we charge; and Battery pack status. Links to Parts 1-4 are at the bottom. 1) Where We’ve Gone 80% of my mileage has been commuting back and forth to work and running errands. During normal times that was 50 miles a day on… Continue reading Tesla Model 3: Three Year Review – Driving, Charging, and Battery Status (Part 2)

Tesla Model 3 Three Year Review – the Basics (Part 1)

Part 1 of my three-year review covers: Reliability inside and out; What could be improved; and What I like. Our goal in buying cars has been finding a car that makes the least emissions, meets our needs for # of passengers and storage, and is reliable. We traded in our 2010 Prius for a 2018… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Three Year Review – the Basics (Part 1)

Tesla Sets Production Record Despite Supply Chain Challenges

Tesla set a new record in Q2, producing 206,421 vehicles. During the quarter, Tesla produced 204,081 units of its more affordable Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV. The company said it produced 2,340 of its flagship Model S and X vehicles. Tesla built 180,338 cars in Q1. Tesla delivered a total 201,250 vehicles in… Continue reading Tesla Sets Production Record Despite Supply Chain Challenges

IIHS Test Pushes Consumer Reports to Award Top Pick Status to Model 3

Consumer Reports has reinstated the 2021 Tesla Model 3 with pure vision Autopilot as a “Top Pick” after a top safety designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Tesla is no longer equipping Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs with radar sensors, instead choosing a camera-based system called Tesla Vision. At the time the… Continue reading IIHS Test Pushes Consumer Reports to Award Top Pick Status to Model 3