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Tesla’s Model Y presentation this week included a brief flash of the electric automaker’s upcoming pickup truck. Tesla-watchers were hoping, perhaps greedily, that the presentation would include the Model Y crossover SUV and the debut of the pickup. Every Tesla vehicle was rolled out for...

just looking at the order page and MR is gone.

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...

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...

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...

Tesla says the Securities Exchange Commission is attempting to violate CEO Elon Musk’s First Amendment rights in retaliation for his televised criticism of regulators. Musk agreed in October to settle an SEC fraud complaint related to his tweets touting that he had “funding secured” to take...

Tesla must secure batteries for China market explosion. There’s little doubt Tesla is going to explode in China, but there’s a lot the company needs to put in place. For starters, finishing construction of its Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai. But also, assuring there are battery suppliers in the area...

Elon Musk says Tesla will raise prices and slow down store closures

Days ahed of the Tesla Model Y unveiling, the carmaker has started shedding more light on the highly anticipated all electric crossover. Tesla has created a landing page for the March 14 unveiling that uses a similar image of the Model Y released at Tesla’s 2017 Annual Shareholder Meeting, but...

Tesla says its new “V3” Supercharger will cut the amount of time customers spend charging by an average of 50%. The next generation of the electric car maker’s charging stations was unveiled at an event Wednesday at the company’s Fremont, California headquarters. The new hardware will charge...

Right on schedule. Tesla has announced the unveiling of its first-ever Supercharger version 3.0. This higher-powered charger will further enable and encourage long-distance travel. Tesla CEO Elon Musk told us it would open this Wednesday and, sure enough, it will. This new, higher-powered...

Tesla’s $35,000 standard battery pack Model 3 won’t hit volume production until mid-year, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. Tesla started taking orders last week for the highly-anticipated, affordable all-electric sedan, saying that deliveries are starting within the next 2 to 4 weeks...

Tucked into the exciting announcement about the availability of Tesla’s $35,000 Model 3 was a significant change to the company’s operations. Tesla surprised watchers with news that it plans to close many of its 378 retail stores worldwide. It’s not immediately clear how many stores or...

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk continues to brazenly trash talk the Securities and Exchange Commission. He does it right out in the open. He does not respect the SEC. In fact he once said these words to 60 Minutes reporter Leslie Stahl: “I want to be clear. I do not respect the SEC.” So, it...

The wait is over – Tesla is now selling a $35,000 all-electric sedan. The announcement was teased by Elon Musk is recent days and Tesla made the budget Model 3 available for order Thursday afternoon. The Standard Range base model will start at $35,000, travel 220 miles on a single charge...

Just thought I'd create this poll for fun :) Too bad I couldn't list more choices due to forum technical constraints. ED: I'd classify any news about Buffalo under "a new production facility". Technically it's not "new", but.... ED2: I'd call the establishment of a JV either an "acquisition" or...

Foundational work is fast and furious. The building of the Tesla Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai continues at a rapid pace. At the official groundbreaking of the factory, where the automaker will produce the Model 3 and Model Y for China and other far east markets, the large plot of land was a flat...

Don’t try this at home. A wise man once noted there are a few things one should never do. Things like pulling on Superman’s cape or spitting into the wind, for example. Now, we would like to add a new item to this list: don’t drill into a Tesla battery cell. As you can see... READ FULL ARTICLE

Model 3 is not recommended due to reliability concerns by owners, yet is the most satisfying car to all owners. Consumer Reports reverses itself again, no longer recommends Tesla Model 3 Tesla's Model 3 was named the most satisfying car by Consumer Reports -- This just tells me the Model 3...

Tesla’s top lawyer is leaving the company after just two months on the job. Dane Butswinkas, who joined Tesla in December, announced Wednesday that he will return to his legal practice at Williams & Connolly in Washington. Butswinkas’ decision to leave is because of “a poor cultural fit”...

This is just awesome! This is a great feature for those who travel with furry companions like me.

Sentry Mode: Guarding Your Tesla

Every year electric cars get better and better CNBC had the recent opportunity to speak with Tesla co-founder and former CEO Martin Eberhard. He spoke on topics like the future of electric car growth, Tesla and how much has changed in the EV field. Martin Eberhard noted that global plug-in...

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk examined the company’s operations in Europe as the first Model 3 deliveries arrive. Musk tweeted Saturday that he was visiting Tilburg in the Netherlands, the Belgian port city of Zeebrugge, and both Tesla’s headquarters in Amsterdam and Oslo. While...

Looks like Tesla added EAP for free on all china M3 sales. I wonder if it is to increase the current demand?

So on February 5th Tesla appeared to do a soft launch on Amazon. The site quickly got hammered with attention and sold out of everything (or inventory removed). Shortly after that the page was taken down. Today I found out that they relaunched the Amazon Tesla Storefront. Everything appears to...

Tesla has talked to Daimler about collaborating on an electric van, according to a report from Bloomberg. The report said discussions were initiated after Tesla Chief Executive praised Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van in a November tweet. “Maybe interesting to work with...

Tesla just dropped prices on all cars by $1,100 due to referral program going away

The new battery cell comes with improved chemistry which might result in faster charging and discharging, better longevity, and even lower cost Coming from the Tesla battery research group, this patent promises an incremental step in improving the current Li-Ion batteries that are used in...

The Tesla Model 3 has topped a Consumer Reports survey of how happy car buyers are with the car they own. Consumer Reports said it collected survey data from an annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. “Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one...

https://electrek.co/2019/02/04/tesla-electrify-america-powerpacks-charging-stations/ This is awesome news. It seems an obvious way to support increased power without exorbitant demand charges.

https://electrek.co/2019/02/04/tesla-acquires-ultracapacitor-battery-manufacturer For a cheap price too. Will be interesting to see exactly why...

It makes sense that Tesla would open its full year update on its energy products division by talking about the Model 3 sedan. There’s no doubt that production of the new sedan stole the spotlight in the product suite, but Tesla Energy still managed to hum along. Tesla Energy currently...

Elon Musk continues to build hype for Tesla’s planned electric pickup. Tesla’s CEO said during the company’s Q4 earnings call that a Tesla-built hauler “might be ready” to unveil “this summer.” Further fueling the anticipation, he said the truck will be something “special” and “not like anything...

“In a few weeks,” Tesla will remove the requirement for drivers to confirm lane changes when its cars are operating in Navigate on Autopilot mode, Chief Executive Elon Musk said Wednesday during the company’s Q4 earnings call. Navigate on Autopilot is an active guidance feature for Enhanced...

Longtime Tesla CFO Deepak Ahuja announced his retirement from the company Wednesday during the company’s Q4 earnings call. Zach Kirkhorn, previously the company’s vice president of finance, will take over the role. “I feel really good about Zach taking over. He’s proven his self over the...

Tesla plans to achieve “volume production” of the upcoming Model Y electric crossover by “the end of 2020,” according to a shareholder letter released Wednesday. The company added that production for the Model Y will happen “most likely at Gigafactory 1″ in Nevada. Tesla had not previously...

Tesla said Wednesday it posted a second consecutive quarter of profit for the first time in company history, but saw a dip in profit from the previous quarter. Tesla reported earnings of 78 cents a share for the fourth quarter, which rose to $1.93 a share after adjustments, on revenue of...

Test versions of the Tesla Semi have popped up on roads around the country in the past year, but always in the matte black and silver body colors shown at the vehicle’s debut. But, recently a red version of the truck has been spotted in California. Aiyman Hadi posted a video of the rig to...

Tesla said Tuesday that it’s changing the naming structure of its cars and will no longer use kilowatt ratings to identify various trim levels. The company currently offers Models S and X vehicles in 100D and P100D, with 75D cars being cut a few months ago. Under the change, the P100D will be...

It seems Sweden isn’t on board with Tesla’s over-the-air updates. According to a recent report by Electrek, the Swedish Transport Agency is making plans to put a stop to Tesla sales for six months. Reportedly, the issue revolves around the automaker’s over-the-air updates related to its Tesla...

It comes as no surprise that the Tesla Model 3 is impacting Toyota Prius Sales. Automotive News reminds us that Toyota is a top dog in the automotive industry. The automaker boasts very loyal customers and high profitability. However, at a recent meeting surrounding Lexus facilities upgrades...

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk often responds to owners thoughts on Twitter, so it was not surprising to see him thank an owner for feedback and praise about one of Tesla’s features on Sunday. You just don’t expect the interaction to involve famed novelist Stephen King offering that he’s “sort...

Tesla cars will now provide a soundtrack for car thieves as a new security feature, Chief Executive Elon Musk announced in a tweet. Owners can now elect to blast Bach’s Toccata and Fugue – the famed organ tune used in movies to illustrate horror and villainy – when the car’s sensors and...

NOT ALL ELECTRIFIED MODELS WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE FULL $7,500 CREDIT THIS YEAR. If you’re in the market for a new electric vehicle based largely on the one-time $7,500 federal tax credit enacted in 2010 to spur sales of battery-powered rides, you’ll find your choices narrowing this year. That’s...

This is why charging stations needs to be monitored Here is example of vandalized Tesla Supercharging station, with damaged charging cables and plugs. At least three stalls are disabled, while the rest barely work, according to Mark Larsen who posted the photos. “I saw on a forum our...

New Kelly Blue Book values put the Tesla Model 3 resale value at the top of any comparable class or segment: Tesla Model 3: 2nd Best Resale Among All Cars, Tops Segment & All Classes A couple of months ago there were some very vocal people trying to create the false impression that Tesla's...

How about having a way to record the surroundings of your Tesla to catch culprits? Due to Tesla’s Enhanced Autopilot and its multiple cameras, the automaker can provide many upcoming over-the-air updates. Not too long ago, the promised TeslaCam (standard integrated dashcam) feature came...

Fremont Police Department to Deploy Zero-emission Tesla Patrol Vehicle in Pilot Program from Fremont Police Department (CA) : Nixle The pilot team purchased a used 2014 TESLA Model S 85 in January 2018 for $61,478.50 Looks like a base model (solid roof) 85, which go for about $35K on the...