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I ordered a Model Y SR on January 9, 2021 and have been waiting for 11 months. Today, I was informed the configuration I ordered is no longer available. I went to "update design" and my only option now is to pay $19,000 more for the long-range Model Y. Bt clicking "update design", I also...

I got a text from my Tesla Advisor encouraging me to get a Model Y "while the prices are discounted." I asked for clarification, and he says: "Discount meaning that the Model Y is $3000 less than normal at the moment. I'm not sure when it will go back to the normal price (nobody does). But...

Breaking Down Tesla's New $399/Month Model 3 (In-Depth Analysis) Looks like those who leased a Model 3 last month should have waited for this month. It's now $2,000 cheaper over the course of the lease. The lease rate went from 6.5% APR to 5.79% APR. I think it'll keep getting better, maybe...

A Tesla advisor looked up my upcoming car (VIN316XXX) on their system. Under Center Display UI, it states: "feature/das-HW3-M3 #53484 (82596dc on 2019-04-02) Built: 2019-04-03" Obviously I have no idea what that means, but the inclusion of HW3 is interesting. The car's build date is 4/9/19.

TFL’s long-term Model 3 DM was damaged when one of their staff members backed into the edge of a wall. Here’s the video they just released about their experience so far getting it fixed, along with an interesting AWD roller test: What surprised me is that Tesla does not appear to have rear...

The current return policy states that a purchased vehicle may be returned only if the vehicle "has not been the subject of any submission or application for any available incentives or perks." Does the referral program count as a perk? If so, might be a good idea to forfeit the 1,000 miles of...

$35,000 Tesla Model 3 Available Now Here's the title and lede to Tesla's February 28, 2019 announcement that got widespread media coverage: Fast forward a month later, it seems not a single $35,000 Standard Range car has been produced. There are no pictures of the standard interior anywhere...

I was watching carwow's review of a European-spec Model 3 and noticed what appears to be a rain sensor above the cameras. Skip to 9:55: Anyone know if that's in fact the case?

I've tried reaching out to Tesla but haven't gotten a response all week. Does anyone know how many ways the manual seats adjust in Model 3 Standard? Is it still 8-way adjustable with 4-way lumbar? Trying to decide between SR and SR+, especially in light of the forthcoming price changes, for my...

I'm comparing the equipment levels and specifications of Model 3 SR+ and MR. Both cars are the same weight, and the differences are items that could easily be software locked: No rear heated seats (deactivate) No satellite maps, streaming radio, internet access, and Homelink (deactivate) Less...

Per the announcement on Tesla's blog today: "We are also making it much easier to try out and return a Tesla, so that a test drive prior to purchase isn’t needed. You can now return a car within 7 days or 1,000 miles for a full refund. Quite literally, you could buy a Tesla, drive several...

FSD became an option ($3,000 originally, later $5,000) beginning in October 2016. Has anyone had luck asking Tesla for a refund of FSD upon maturity of their 24- or 36-month lease? If so, how is it calculated? I would imagine it would be a prorated/residualized amount since, on a lease, you pay...

With the updated configurator, it looks like the Premium Upgrades Package (PUP) includes a few features that weren't previously mentioned (highlighted in bold): Premium heated seating with 12-way, power adjustable front seats Center console with covered storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2...

Hi all, I drove the NIO ES8 and wrote about my experience here: Off-Ramp: We drive the 643 HP electric NIO ES8 SUV! (Leasehackr Exclusive) Thought I'd share since we in the US don't get much insight into what's happening in China and the EV ecosystem there. We hear about companies like NIO...

Checked out a friend's new Model 3 over the weekend, and to our surprise, it came equipped with functioning EAP even though he didn't order it on his car. We asked Tesla about this, and it turns out that all Model 3s, regardless if you paid for the option or not, come equipped with Autopilot...

New inventory cars are discounted by $100 or so -- not a big deal, compared to an identical custom order car. But on a lease, you can save thousands going for new inventory, thanks to a technicality: We Try Hacking A Tesla Lease: Save $3,200 (Or More!) On A Tesla Model S On a lease, the...

I was playing with the configurator and noticed that the black headliner can now be ordered without going for the Premium Upgrades Package. That's great news for those who find the "white" headliner to clash with or otherwise cheapen the appearance of the interior.

Came across this ad on Facebook. Such garbage: The costs of EVSE are minuscule relative to the bigger picture, and besides, rates are regulated by the public.

Hi all, Has anyone taken delivery of a recent Model S with textile interior? Does it come with the updated rear seats with enhanced headroom and taller headrests? I'm curious if the updated seats are only for models with leather, or if they were improved across the line-up. Pictures would be...

Hi all, If, say, I want to hide the keys inside my Model S, then lock the car using the iPhone App, is this possible? I've read that some folks accidentally locked themselves out. Does this "functionality" still exist with the latest firmware--or did Tesla remove it after complaints? I, for...

Hi all, I'm on the fence trying to decide between grey leather and black textile. The silky soft Nappa leather feels great new, but based on prior experiences with smooth leather, I'm concerned about premature wear. At the same time, I wouldn't mind more pictures of black textile interior; I've...