Tag: tesla model 3
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Tesla Model 3 strangely misses top safety rating from Korean agency
The Tesla Model 3 has received stellar ratings since its first tests with safety agencies across the globe. From the NHTSA in the United States to the ANCAP in Australia, the scores of the Model 3 have remained excellent, if not close to perfect, over the years. This streak has unfortunately been broken, with safety…
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Tesla Model Y production in Giga Shanghai hits 1k per day, outpacing Model 3
Tesla Giga Shanghai is reportedly producing 1,000 Model Y units per day, officially exceeding its Model 3 output of 800 units per day. Tesla was reportedly able to accomplish this feat following a four-day shutdown of its Model Y lines in Giga Shanghai last week, which paved the way for updates to the facility. “After…
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Driven: Tesla’s Model 3 Feels Like A Spaceship Next To An Original Nissan Skyline GT-R
A Tesla Model 3, even a standard entry-level, Model 3, is so fast, it can humble some proper performance machinery. And because there’s nothing about the exterior that screams performance you can have some real fun catching out other drivers and leaving them chocking on your virtual fumes. But for all their good points, I’ve…
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Tesla quietly ups vehicle deposit price from $100 to $250 during AI Day event
Tesla has quietly increased the deposit price of its vehicles during the 2021 AI Day event that is taking place in Palo Alto, California, at the company’s headquarters. The price has been increased to $250 from $100. Tesla uses vehicle deposits to lock in the order of one of its products, which has been refundable…
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Tesla bull calls battery cost declines “good deflation” that could boost EV sales
Longtime Tesla bull ARK invest recently identified battery cost declines as a form of “good deflation” that could lead to a boost in EV sales. To support its observations, ARK Invest used the 2022 Nissan Leaf EV’s price as an example. A few years ago, Nissan announced that the 2016 Leaf SV and SL variants…
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Tesla takes 3rd place in UK’s Top Car Manufacturers’ list for 2021
Tesla came in 3rd place in the United Kingdom’s (UK) largest car ownership survey, the 2021 Driver Power. Tesla took the bronze with 89.39%. The 2021 Driver Power Survey was updated to mark its 20th anniversary. The update included more questions about tech, an assessment considering vehicles’ value for money, and more rigorous data processing…
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Tesla’s snub from White House EV event: the Pros and Cons
As the United States government continues its monumental push of domestic automakers to transition to electrification, President Joe Biden and fellow White House staff have invited companies like Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis to Washington to discuss what steps can be taken at the federal level to reach lofty EV delivery goals. However, perhaps the…
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Tesla can apply for Bipartisan bill funding after opening Superchargers to other OEMs
Tesla can apply for a portion of the $7.5 billion funding that is set aside for electric vehicle chargers in the recently finalized Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill after it opens its Supercharger network to other manufacturers. Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill For a few weeks, Teslarati has been following the progress of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill due to its…
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Biden campaigns for 40% of US automaker sales to be electric
President Joe Biden is campaigning for United States automakers to commit to a sales goal that would see 40% of its delivered units be electric by 2030. The request from Biden is still in the negotiation phase, according to a UAW representative, who stated no agreement had been reached yet. The White House has emphasized…
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Tesla Model 3 becomes newest member of the NYPD
The New York City Police Department has landed a Tesla Model 3 as its newest automotive fleet addition. It was added to the NYPD’s fleet of highway patrol cars last month. The NYPD acquired the Dual Motor, Long Range All-Wheel-Drive variant of the Model 3 for its fleet. The vehicle’s combination of high range, impressive…