As holiday travel kicks off for the year, Tesla is hoping to relieve some congestion at its charging stations by offering free Supercharging rates during off-peak hours. In a post on its website, Tesla urges customers to “avoid the rush this Thanksgiving holiday” and charge for free during off‑peak hours at Superchargers along select California… Continue reading Tesla Offers Free Holiday Supercharging in California
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Tesla Touts Improvements with FSD Beta 10.5 Release
Some Tesla vehicles with access to the Full Self Driving beta program have started receiving version 10.5. Access to the beta program requires owners to give Tesla access to driving data to produce a “safety test score.“ Despite Tesla’s software taking over some of the driving duties, Tesla still wants attentive drivers behind the wheel. Beta… Continue reading Tesla Touts Improvements with FSD Beta 10.5 Release
Tesla at Bottom of Consumer Reports’ Reliability Ranking
Consumer Reports’ recent reliability rankings were not kind to Tesla. The Tesla Model X ranked dead last alongside the Audi E-tron in the EV category. The report said that fully-electric SUVs are among the least reliable vehicles. “They include the Tesla Model X and Y, Audi E-Tron and Volkswagen ID.4,” the report said. “All have… Continue reading Tesla at Bottom of Consumer Reports’ Reliability Ranking
Tesla Hits $1 Trillion Valuation
Tesla achieved Monday a market value of $1 trillion, becoming only the fifth company to reach such a milestone. The run up in market capitalization followed a $4.2 billion order from rental car company Hertz. The company announced Monday that it would replace about a fifth of its fleet with Tesla Model 3 sedans. Tesla has held the title… Continue reading Tesla Hits $1 Trillion Valuation
Tesla Increases Prices Again
Another price change has hit Tesla vehicles. Late Friday, Tesla raised the price on variants of all currently available vehicles. The Model Y Long Range price increased $2,000 from $54,990 to $56,990. The Model 3 Standard Range Plus price also jumped $2,000 to $43,990 from $41,990. Tesla’s priciest cars also received the biggest price hike. The Model… Continue reading Tesla Increases Prices Again
Know the Pros and Cons of Edge Wrapping Before You Get PPF
Some paint protection film installation pros like to wrap edges, and some don’t. Some recommend wrapping most edges but not all. And some even say you don’t need to wrap any. So what’s right? We’re here to break it down for you, so you can make a confident choice when you’re ready to invest in… Continue reading Know the Pros and Cons of Edge Wrapping Before You Get PPF
Tesla Planning to Triple Supercharger Network
As the number of Tesla vehicles on the road continues to swell, the company is giving some serious consideration to its charging network. On the company’s Q3 earnings call, the company said it plans to triple the size of its charging network around the world. “We are executing on accelerating expansion plans globally,” said Drew… Continue reading Tesla Planning to Triple Supercharger Network
Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.2 Coming This Friday
The next update to Tesla’s FSD Beta will be available to qualifying drivers on Friday, Chief Executive Elon Musk said. Version 10.2 will be rolled out to about 1,000 Tesla owners who have requested access and achieved a perfect Safety Score. Version 10.1 offered an option to request access to the FSD Beta software. The… Continue reading Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.2 Coming This Friday
Tesla Increases Price on Model 3, Model Y
Tesla has once again altered pricing on its vehicles. According to the company’s online configurator, the best-selling Model 3 and Model Y will receive price hikes. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus received a $2,000 price increase, now starting at $41,990. The Model 3 Performance received a $1,000 price increase to start at $57,990. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Increases Price on Model 3, Model Y
Tesla Delivered 241,300 Vehicles in Q3
Tesla delivered 241,300 electric vehicles during the third quarter of 2021. “In the third quarter, we produced approximately 238,000 vehicles and delivered over 240,000 vehicles,” the company said in a release. “We would like to thank our customers for their patience as we work through global supply chain and logistics challenges.” Of the cars produced,… Continue reading Tesla Delivered 241,300 Vehicles in Q3