Tesla is having production problems with the Model Y, struggling to ramp to a pre-pandemic clip. A letter to employees from Chief Executive Elon Musk said he’ll be walking the assembly line on a weekly basis to help troubleshoot problems. “We are doing reasonably well with S, X and 3, but there are production and… Continue reading Musk Says Model Y Production Ramp is ‘Top Priority’
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Tesla Launches Model Y Configurator in China
Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model Y is now available for configuration. Tesla launched the configurator this week, offering the Long Range AWD and the Performance versions of the Model Y. While no delivery date is provided, production is expected to begin in 2021. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk kicked off China’s Model Y at an event in January.… Continue reading Tesla Launches Model Y Configurator in China
Tesla Cuts Prices By Thousands – Standard Range Plus Model 3 Now $37,990.
Tesla vehicles bought in North America received price cuts Wednesday. Model S and X received $5,000 price cuts to $74,990 and $79,990 for the entry-level Long Range Plus versions. Performance versions were also cut by $5,000. Model 3 price was cut by $2,000 for all versions. The base-level Standard Range Plus Model 3 now starts… Continue reading Tesla Cuts Prices By Thousands – Standard Range Plus Model 3 Now $37,990.
Fallout Shelter Added to Tesla Arcade
Tesla’s 2020.20 software update adds the highly-anticipated Fallout Shelter to the Tesla Arcade. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, who is well-versed in the post popular gaming titles, said last year during an interview at the E3 gaming convention that Fallout Shelter would eventually be added to the arcade. “Fallout Shelter puts you in control of… Continue reading Fallout Shelter Added to Tesla Arcade
Kimbal Musk Donates Model Y for Charity Raffle
Kimbal Musk, Tesla board member and brother of CEO Elon Musk, has donated a Model Y electric SUV that will be raffled to support Big Green and its COVID-19 response efforts. Kimbal co-founded Big Green, formerly The Kitchen Community, in order to create a replicable, scalable school garden solution. Inspired by the way school gardens… Continue reading Kimbal Musk Donates Model Y for Charity Raffle
Musk Says Fremont Factory Has Started Production Despite County Order
Tesla started production Monday at its Fremont, Calif. factory, days after filing a lawsuit against county officials who ordered a pause in the manufacturing line to keep employees safe from COVID-19. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, who has downplayed the virus and been critical of orders to keep the factory closed, announced the restart on… Continue reading Musk Says Fremont Factory Has Started Production Despite County Order
Tesla Will Move HQ Out of California After Fight Against Health Order
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter Saturday that the company will move its headquarters and “future operations” out of California. Additionally, Tesla plans to file a lawsuit against Alameda County over a health order that shut down the Fremont, Calif. facility. Tesla planned to return to production on Friday, however Alameda County’s interim… Continue reading Tesla Will Move HQ Out of California After Fight Against Health Order
Tesla Cuts China-Built Model 3 Price By 10%
Tesla announced Friday a 10 percent price cut for the China-built Model 3, allowing the electric sedan to qualify for government incentives. Tesla needed to bring the price under 300,000 yuan to qualify for the government incentive. Tesla is hoping the move will spur sales in the country. The base price for the Model 3… Continue reading Tesla Cuts China-Built Model 3 Price By 10%
Musk Says Giga Berlin Paint Shop to Be ‘World’s Most Advanced’
Tesla’s factory in Germany will feature an upgraded paint shop that Chief Executive Elon Musk said will be “world’s most advanced.” Commenting on Twitter, Musk said that cars coming out of the factory will receive a high quality paint job with “more layers of stunning colors that subtly change with curvature.” Customers receiving cars made… Continue reading Musk Says Giga Berlin Paint Shop to Be ‘World’s Most Advanced’
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