Photos Offer Look Inside Tesla’s China Factory

New images reportedly from inside Tesla’s new factory in Shanghai further highlight how close the electric carmaker is to building cars in the country. The Gigafactory 3 photos were shared on Chinese social media platform Weibo by a user known as Battery King _ (电池王_). They show the interior of the sprawling factory, which has… Continue reading Photos Offer Look Inside Tesla’s China Factory

Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 Going Up at Impressive Pace

Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China is taking form at Ludicrous speed. Construction of the 865,000 square meter Gigafactory 3 began only in December and is nearly complete. The massive factory will house production of the Model 3 and Model Y, as well as battery packs for vehicles. Musk has said that going forward, all… Continue reading Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 Going Up at Impressive Pace

Model Y Aims to Be Tesla’s Real Mass Market Hit

Tesla’s first shot at a mass-market EV was definitely the Model 3, which was not only the best-selling electric but also the best-selling luxury car in America last year. But, it’s the upcoming Model Y and it’s appeal to people’s preference for crossover SUVs that the company is betting to be its biggest hit. “I… Continue reading Model Y Aims to Be Tesla’s Real Mass Market Hit

Model Y Spotted in the Wild

A photo of a Model Y working prototype in the wild has emerged on Twitter. Posted by charging network ChargePoint, the photo shows a rear view of the all-electric crossover in blue. Following the Model Y🎥🎥🎥 pic.twitter.com/TL2bvPmDAW — ChargePoint (@ChargePointnet) May 10, 2019 Tesla unveiled the Model Y in March and offered test rides to attendees,… Continue reading Model Y Spotted in the Wild

Tesla Still Trying to Decide Where It Will Build Model Y

Tesla has said its newly-launched Model Y will start being delivered in “Fall 2020,” but the automaker has yet to decide where the all-electric crossover SUV will be built. Speaking on Tesla’s Q1 2019 earnings call, Chief Executive Elon Musk said the company is still trying to make a “close call” on “whether Model Y… Continue reading Tesla Still Trying to Decide Where It Will Build Model Y

Tesla Increases Model Y Price By $1,000

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Tesla announced Monday a round of price changes that impact the Model Y and inventory cars. The Model Y price was raised $1,000 over the initial pricing given at the unveiling on March 14. The Performance version is now $61,000, the Long Range AWD is $52,000, and the Long Range RWD version is $48,000. Model Y… Continue reading Tesla Increases Model Y Price By $1,000

Tesla’s New Referral Program Offers Supercharging, Model Y, Roadster

Tesla is bringing back a referral program a few months after saying it was too costly to operate. Under the terms of the restructured program, every customer a Tesla owner refers will earn both people 1,000 miles of free use of the Supercharger charging network and will enter the referrer into a monthly drawing for… Continue reading Tesla’s New Referral Program Offers Supercharging, Model Y, Roadster

What’s Your Favorite Color for the Tesla Model Y?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tesla’s all-electric, mid-size SUV called the Model Y is now available for order. While deliveries won’t start until next year, the car can be configured on the automaker’s website so prospective owners can get an idea of what to expect when the vehicle is in their garage. The Model Y will start at $39,000 for the… Continue reading What’s Your Favorite Color for the Tesla Model Y?

Tesla Debuts Model Y Crossover SUV – 7 Seats, 300 Miles of Range

Tesla unveiled its latest vehicle Thursday night – the Model Y crossover SUV. As expected, the vehicle blends the design language of both the Model 3 sedan and the Model X SUV. In an effort to streamline production, the Model Y shares 75% of parts with the Model 3. The vehicle is also offered in… Continue reading Tesla Debuts Model Y Crossover SUV – 7 Seats, 300 Miles of Range

Tesla Shares Best Model Y Image Yet Ahead of SUV’s 8 p.m. PT Debut

Tesla’s debut of the Model Y crossover SUV is scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m. The event will be livestreamed from the Tesla Design Center in Los Angeles. In teasing the livestream in a tweet, Tesla offered the best look at the Model Y to date. While the 7-second video only shows the SUV under a… Continue reading Tesla Shares Best Model Y Image Yet Ahead of SUV’s 8 p.m. PT Debut