Tesla has increased discounts on Model 3 inventory vehicles in what appears to be an attempt to liquidate the Model 3 ahead of the refresh launch. Last month, we reported that Tesla started to apply a $1,210 discount on new inventory Model 3 vehicles in the US. The fact that the discount was only applied… Continue reading Tesla appears to be liquidating Model 3 ahead of refresh launch
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Here’s where Toyota’s first US-made EV, an electric 3-row SUV, will be built
Toyota’s largest plant globally is going electric. The company revealed Wednesday it would assemble its new three-row electric SUV at its Georgetown, Kentucky, facility starting in 2025. The new SUV will be Toyota’s first US-assembled EV as the market continues to surpass expectations. Toyota’s first US-assembled EV will be in Kentucky “Toyota Kentucky set the… Continue reading Here’s where Toyota’s first US-made EV, an electric 3-row SUV, will be built
Tesla is rumored to show new Model 3 on Thursday
Tesla is rumored to debut its new Model 3 design refresh on Thursday, according to Bloomberg. However, I’d take the report with a grain of salt. As we reported yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is visiting China this week, and it sparked rumors about the launch of FSD Beta in China and the new Model… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to show new Model 3 on Thursday
Tesla to power new massive $500 million energy storage project
Tesla is going to supply its Megapack for a massive new $500 million energy storage project in Arizona in partnership with Strata Clean Energy. It should become one of the largest battery projects in the world. Today, Strata announced that it signed a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS) for a massive new… Continue reading Tesla to power new massive $500 million energy storage project
Tesla starts shipping cars at less than 50% charge, gives free Supercharging miles
Tesla is starting to ship its electric cars with a 50% state-of-charge for safety reasons. It is giving buyers 150 free Supercharging kilometers to compensate them. When you take delivery of a new electric car, it is preferred that it is fully charged so you can enjoy it immediately. Tesla always tried to deliver its… Continue reading Tesla starts shipping cars at less than 50% charge, gives free Supercharging miles
Faraday Future starts shipping FF91 with many buzzwords and a $309k price
After starting production in March, Faraday Future has finally launched its FF91 EV, with an eye-watering $309k first-edition starting price with deliveries starting tomorrow, May 31. Faraday made the announcements in a livestream on its website today. It titled the announcements “FF 91 Final Launch & Faraday Future 2.0,” suggesting an entry into a new… Continue reading Faraday Future starts shipping FF91 with many buzzwords and a $309k price
Freewire CEO commends Ford and Tesla, vows to add NACS connectors to its chargers
Less than a week after American automotive powerhouses Tesla and Ford announced a partnership to integrate the former’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug on the latter’s EVs, unique charging network Freewire has come out in support of the expansion and has vowed to add the connectors to its own chargers. Despite being an arguably… Continue reading Freewire CEO commends Ford and Tesla, vows to add NACS connectors to its chargers
Tesla Solar Roof is a ‘revolutionary product,’ says builder of massive 50 kW project
A homebuilder working on a Tesla Solar Roof project on a huge new home called the product “revolutionary.” It looks like Tesla’s Solar Roof still has legs despite a rough start. Tesla naysayers have been calling the solar roof a flop. There are good reasons for that – mainly the fact that Tesla is deploying… Continue reading Tesla Solar Roof is a ‘revolutionary product,’ says builder of massive 50 kW project
Elon Musk is in China, sparking rumors of Tesla FSD Beta and new Model 3
Elon Musk is in China meeting with government officials, and Tesla CEO’s visit is sparking rumors of a FSD Beta release in China and of the new Model 3. Musk’s private jet landed in Beijing this morning for a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. The CEO is believed to have stressed the importance… Continue reading Elon Musk is in China, sparking rumors of Tesla FSD Beta and new Model 3
Tesla driver claims she crashed into a tree on ‘self-driving mode’
A Tesla driver in Michigan claimed that her car was in “self-driving mode” when she crashed into a tree. As usual, it is important to take these claims with a grain of salt until the data is collected. The accident happened on Sunday evening near Big Rapids. A 41-year-old female from Hudsonville was driving a… Continue reading Tesla driver claims she crashed into a tree on ‘self-driving mode’