Tesla News
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CEO Elon Musk earlier this month fired nearly the entire Tesla Supercharger team, not long after calling them the key to Tesla's future.
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Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, adds Long Range version
Base Model Y versions built and delivered in recent months may also have up to the same 320 miles, to be software-unlocked for $1,500 to $2,000 pending “regulatory approvals."
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Tesla Model 3 Performance bows with adaptive suspension, track mode
Tesla claims more consistent performance and aerodynamic benefits, plus a new set of sport seats and a screen for rear-seat passengers.
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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota
Tesla was the only brand surveyed with an all-EV lineup—and previous studies have shown EVs to have substantially lower ownership costs.
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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit
For those eligible for the EV tax credit, the real-world price advantage for the Model Y versus the Model 3 has grown.
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Tesla Cybertruck recall prompted by "trapped" accelerator pedals
Attempts to cut a few seconds in Texas Cybertruck assembly appear to be to blame.
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Musk has floated the idea of revenue-generating self-driving taxis since 2019.
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Report: $25,000 Tesla Model 2 project nixed in favor of robotaxis
Tesla once mooted a new entry-level car with robotaxi capability, but it now appears only the latter will proceed.
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Tesla had its worst quarter since pandemic shutdowns
Tesla says that the decline in volumes was partly due to the production ramp of a refreshed Model 3 in California.
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Is Musk getting in the way of Tesla sales growth?
According to recent surveys from a market analysis firm, Musk is contributing to a "reputational downfall" that is costing the electric automaker sales.
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Tesla at 6 million cars: What it’s accomplished, what it hasn’t
Tesla has sold more EVs than any other maker in the world, and it's the highest-volume “startup” automaker in the U.S. since the 1920s.
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Musk: Tesla Roadster arriving in 2025 with SpaceX ties
Higher design goals may allow sub-one-second 0-60 mph acceleration that Musk says "is the least interesting part."
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The hotel company claims its Cambria brand already offers EV charging at 41% of its locations, with all Cambria hotels expected to have at least one charger by the end of 2024.
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Tesla: The bestselling vehicle on the planet is an EV
The Tesla Model Y topped the stalwart Corolla in 2023 global sales, according to the EV maker, which noted it has plenty of the mass market to expand into as of yet with a "next-level" manufacturing overhaul.
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Report: $25,000 Tesla EV set for 2025 production
Can Tesla do what Honda, Toyota, VW, and others have balked at—make a widely available EV at a price well under $30,000?
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Tesla starts applying EV tax credit at time of purchase
The federal EV tax credit is now a point-of-sale rebate, and Tesla is taking full advantage at its own vehicles' point of sale—its website.
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Hertz is selling EVs, including Teslas, to buy gasoline models
The rental-car giant is selling off a third of its EV fleet due to high collision repair and charging issues. Tesla price cuts may have also played a role.
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2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland update arrives in the US
The revamped 2024 Model 3 lineup starts at $38,990, for the version with the 272-mile range and a vastly improved interior.
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The Model Y Long Range lost 20 miles seemingly overnight on Friday, and Tesla still hasn't fully explained why.
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Tesla Model Y "likely" won't retain full EV tax credit in 2024
Starting in 2024, the federal tax credit introduces far tighter rules on foreign content, and it's becoming apparent that some Teslas won't make the cut.
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Tesla Cybertruck dumps 12V for 48V, so might next-gen Ford EVs
With the Cybertruck adopting a long-discussed higher voltage for accessories, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the role of 48-volt evangelist.
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EPA: Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit
The EPA lists the $99,990 Cyberbeast performance model as qualifying for the full credit in 2023—even though it starts way above the $80,000 cap for trucks, SUVs, and vans.
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Powershare in Tesla Cybertruck can power home, charge other EVs
Tesla says no additional equipment will be required when homes are already equipped with a Powerwall and the Wall Connector.
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Tesla Cybertruck can’t go 500 miles even with extra battery
The Cybertruck depends on a range extender in the bed to go more than its 340-mile max, but Tesla claims it will out-accelerate a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911.
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